Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Senior Data Scientist
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a dynamic Senior Data Scientist to join their innovative team. This role is perfect for a data expert with a passion for predictive modelling and advanced analytics. If you thrive on transforming complex data into actionable business insights, this is the opportunity for you!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advanced Analytics: Support stakeholders by applying advanced analytics, statistical modelling, and machine learning to drive business insights.
- Model Maintenance: Maintain and enhance statistical and machine learning models.
- Promote Analytics: Advocate for the adoption of advanced data science and analytics across the organization.
- Data Management Support: Leverage and support data management efforts.
- Mentorship: Mentor and develop junior Data Scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Qualifications and Skills Requirements:
- Education: Post Graduate degree in: Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or related quantitative field.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in data science, with experience in building and implementing predictive models. Healthcare industry experience is a plus.
- Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and other scripting languages.
- Expertise in machine learning algorithms, including neural networks, boosting methods, clustering, and random forest models.
- Strong skills in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Advanced analytics and statistical modelling.
- Excellent communication and data storytelling skills.
- Critical and analytical thinking with the ability to explain insights in laymans terms.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Are you ready to make a significant impact on business decision-making through data-driven insights? Join our client's team and lead the charge in transforming data into powerful business solutions. Apply now and be a part of an exciting, innovative environment where your expertise will drive success.