Data Scientist â€“ Johannesburg â€“ up to R800k PA

Recruiter:

E-Merge

Job Ref:

SM52302

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R800k PA

SUMMARY:
Data Scientist â€“ Johannesburg â€“ up to R800k PA

POSITION INFO:

An outstanding opportunity exists for a strong Data Scientist within the largest provider of private healthcare in both South Africa and the United Kingdom!!

The data scientist’s primary responsibility will be to create and deliver data-driven insights, decision support and optimization and to assist in identifying business opportunities through applying data science techniques to the organization’s data.

APPLY NOW!! to take this top-notch opportunity and join this amazing organisation.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

Degree (Honours, Masters or PHD) in Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics and / or a combination of these
Relevant data science certifications such as: Python, Microsoft, AWS, Hadoop, big data, machine learning, cloud infrastructure
At least 5 years of hands-on work experience in data science related projects with practical experience applying Machine Learning techniques
Experience in working with Python, statistical and machine learning libraries and the SciPy stack (Scikit-learn, numpy, matplotlib, etc)
Technical statistical knowledge for implementing ML and predictive models
Experience with Microsoft Azure data science pipelines and tools
Experience with SQL and working with large-scale data sets
Experience in training and coaching co-workers
Experience in operationalising data science solutions or similar solution development
Experience in a high-scale production environment is crucial

Reference Number for this position is SM52302 which is a permanent position based in Johannesburg offering a cost to company salary of R800k negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Sifiso Mthombeni on <--------Please upload your CV here-------- for more information OR send your CV via e-mail with the abovementioned reference number in the subject line to apply.

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