Data Scientist – JHB/ Hybrid – R700K PA

Recruiter:

E-Merge

Job Ref:

GZ60435

Date posted:

Monday, May 12, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

700 000

SUMMARY:
Data Scientist – JHB/ Hybrid – R700K PA

POSITION INFO:

Our client in the insurance industry is currently in search for a Data Scientist to be part of their data science team. You will turn complex datasets into actionable insights and intelligent solutions that improve risk modeling, claims prediction, fraud detection, and customer personalization.

You’ll work alongside engineers, analysts, and business leaders to make data a competitive advantage.

Requirements:

4 to 6 years commercial experience
Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms and statistical methods
Proficient in Python or R; experience with SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and version control (e.g., Git)
Experience with insurance data (claims, underwriting, policy, or fraud) is a strong plus
Curious mindset, problem-solving skills, and ability to explain complex ideas clearly

Responsibilities:

Analyze large and diverse datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and opportunities
Build and validate predictive models using machine learning techniques
Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate problems into data science solutions
Develop dashboards, visualizations, and reports to support decision-making
Work closely with data engineers to ensure clean, high-quality data pipelines
Stay up to date with the latest in data science, machine learning, and insurance tech

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field

Reference Number for this position is GZ60435 which is a permanent position based in Johannesburg offering a cost to company salary of R700k per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on -merge.co.za or call him on to discuss this and other opportunities.

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