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Decision Scientist

Johannesburg
Salary: R700 000.00 - R800 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Business Management Technology
Reference: NFP015383/MOL

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Network Recruitment

This financial institution provides a wide range of services such as savings and investment accounts, personal loans, insurance, and credit cards, while embracing digital transformation through internet banking services, offers customers convenient, accessible, and modern banking solutions.

Analyses and interprets complex data to help organizations make informed decisions. Uses techniques from statistics, machine learning, and data analysis to extract insights from both structured and unstructured data. The role involves cleaning, organizing, and visualizing data, as well as building predictive models and algorithms.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Collection and Cleaning:
- Collect data from various sources and ensure its quality.
- Clean and pre-process data, handling missing or incorrect values.
Data Analysis and Insights:
- Analyze data to find trends and patterns.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations for the business.
Machine Learning and Predictive Modeling:
- Build and deploy machine learning models.
- Train and optimize models for better accuracy.
Data Visualization and Reporting:
- Create clear visualizations to present data findings.
- Develop reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work with teams to understand their data needs.
- Communicate technical results to non-technical stakeholders.
Model Monitoring and Maintenance:
- Monitor model performance regularly.
- Make adjustments to improve accuracy.

Skills Required:

Proficiency in Python, R, or SQL.
Expertise in data manipulation (e.g., Pandas, NumPy).
Strong foundation in statistics and probability.
Experience with data visualization tools.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud).
Understanding of data modelling, warehousing, and ETL processes.
Ability to work with unstructured data (e.g., text, images).

Educational Background:

Bachelor’s Degree in data science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
Master’s or PhD in a relevant field is preferred.
2 years’ experience.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit www.networkrecruitment.co.za

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

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About Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.

Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.

Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.

Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.