Data Scientist

 

Recruiter:

AJ Personnel

Job Ref:

JHB002841/LP

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

700 000 Annually


SUMMARY:
A Data Scientist vacancy is available at a listed multinational diversified Retail Group in Northern Suburbs. R800k p.a. ctc

POSITION INFO:

Requirements

  • Relevant Bachelor’s Degree
  • Post graduate degree (Advantageous)
  • At least 5+ years’ experience as a data analyst with SAS and or Python experience.
  • Knowledge of the regulatory analytics domain within banking/insurance sector will be an advantage.
  • Firm grip on analytics tools like SQL, R and Python.
  • Working knowledge or experience in the fields of data management, operations analytics, big data and artificial intelligence is preferred

Key Performance

  • Utilise data, machine learning, statistical and mathematical models to solve business problems and enabling the effective use of data by utilising cutting-edge technologies.
  • Build data models to address business problems
  • Undertake and source data collection, pre-processing and analysis for the entire group
  • Present embedded analytics in data models to enable quick visualization
  • Ensure data governance and data quality assurance standards are upheld
  • Deal with customers in a customer centric manner
  • Effective self-management and teamwork

TO APPLY:

  • Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
  • Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
  • Please note AJ Personnel is responsible for the recruitment process.
  • Our client may expire jobs at their own discretion.
  • AJ PERSONNEL will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
  • In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
  • If you have not received a response within two (2) weeks from applying, your application was most likely unsuccessful

 



 

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