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Data Scientist

Johannesburg South
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Technology
Reference: NFP015612/LLR

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Employer: Network Recruitment

My client is looking for a Data Scientist to join their Chief Underwriting Office Team. This exciting opportunity is ideal for an individual passionate about driving analytics and the data science agenda within a dynamic organization. The primary objective of this role is to enhance the decision-making process through insights, analytics, machine learning, and AI, ultimately adding value to critical business functions such as Underwriting, Claims, Sales, and Product Design.

Job Opportunity: Data Scientist

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct statistical analysis, forecasting, predictive modeling, simulation, and optimization to uncover trends, opportunities, and threats.
Evaluate the effectiveness of new data sources and gathering techniques.
Improve data collection procedures to include relevant information for building analytical systems.
Design and develop advanced quantitative analytics models to answer business questions and identify opportunities for improvement.
Stay updated with advancements in analytics technology and methodologies.
Serve as a technical expert in machine learning languages, packages, and techniques.
Mentor and guide Junior Data Scientists and Analysts.
Present findings to management and the business using data visualization techniques.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and deliver key business opportunities where analytics can drive bottom-line value.
Drive the adoption of data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Partner with teams to define business requirements and expected outcomes for analysis and solution design.
Build and maintain data science solutions, including using machine learning, cloud technologies, and APIs.
Migrate on-premises solutions to the cloud and help drive business value through data science.
Assist with the development of the necessary infrastructure (databases, BI tools, modeling software) to support the analytics agenda.
Collaborate closely with the business to understand how analytics and data science can enhance their operations.
Perform any additional duties necessary to support the operational effectiveness of the company.

Required Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:

4-6 years of experience in a related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience in big data analytics, database mining, statistical modeling, and programming.
Knowledge of database analytical tools and statistical packages.
Experience with classification models, anomaly detection, regression, and neural networks.
Proficiency in Python, SQL Server, Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint; Azure is a plus.
Understanding of APIs in Python.
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
Excellent project management and delivery skills.
Excellent relationship management and facilitation skills.

Educational Requirements:

Matric.
A Degree in Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or Data Science.

Please send your CV to lolroux@networkfinance.co.za.

Should you not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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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.