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Data Scientist

Johannesburg
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Business Management
Reference: NFP015627/HN

Apply before Apr 19 2025 | 17 Days left

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Employer: Network Recruitment

Are you passionate about transforming business decision-making through data science, analytics, and AI? This is an exciting opportunity to lead the data-driven evolution of key business processes such as underwriting, claims, sales, and product design; delivering substantial bottom-line impact.

Data Scientist

Key Responsibilities:

Advanced Analytics & Insights:
- Apply statistical analysis, forecasting, predictive modeling, and optimization to uncover trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Evaluate new data sources and collection techniques for improved accuracy and effectiveness.
- Communicate insights to business stakeholders using data visualization techniques.
Machine Learning & AI Implementation:
- Design and deploy ML-driven models to enhance business decision-making.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest AI advancements, technologies, and methodologies.
- Optimize and retrain models as needed to maintain performance.
Data Infrastructure & Cloud Migration:
- Support cloud migration of existing on-premise solutions.
- Build and maintain data pipelines, APIs, and analytical tools.
- Ensure seamless integration between business intelligence and analytics platforms.
Stakeholder Engagement & Business Impact:
- Partner with product, underwriting, and leadership teams to identify data-driven opportunities.
- Drive buy-in for analytics-based decision-making across the organization.
- Mentor and coach Junior Data Scientists and Analysts.

What You Need to Succeed:

4–6 years of experience in advanced analytics, big data, and machine learning.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with classification models, anomaly detection, regression, and neural networks.
Proficiency in Python, SQL, Power BI, and Azure (or similar cloud platforms).
Knowledge of APIs, statistical modeling, and data engineering.
Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Educational Requirements:

Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Be part of a forward-thinking team that is revolutionizing data-driven decision-making. Apply now to make an impact with AI and analytics!

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit https://www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com

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.
We also invite you to contact us to discuss your next career move in finance!

For more information contact:
Heidi Nieuwoudt on 012 348 4940
Specialist Recruitment Consultant: Actuarial and Analytical

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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.