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POSITION INFO:
Data Scientist: Data Analytics: Cape Town
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Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position in the Data & Analytics Department based in Stellenbosch. The successful applicant will report to the Analytics Portfolio Manager.
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Purpose of the position:
Data Scientist is responsible for analyzing large amounts of raw information to find patterns, build models to address business problems and present information using data visualization techniques.
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Key performance areas would include, but are not limited to:
- Applies statistics, machine learning and advanced analytic approaches to solve critical business problems, turning the company’s volumes of big data into valuable and actionable insights
- Build predictive models and machine-learning algorithms to answer business’ burning questions
- Apply data visualization techniques for the business to consume, where appropriate
- Be a change agent within the organization to drive best practice as well as adoption of analytics solutions
- Propose solutions and strategies to business challenges
- Collaborate with management to understand business and information needs
- Building models (e.g., predictive and machine learning models) and scrutinizing the data to address the hypotheses determined by the Data Analyst and BI Business Partner, in conjunction with the business owner.
- Where applicable, undertaking data collection and pre-processing.
- Analyze large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns
- Interpret and deliver the results of the findings, by visualization techniques, building data science apps, or narrating interesting stories about the solutions to the business owner
- Collaborate with the Data Management and Corporate Services teams to improve data governance processes, data quality and other data management services
- Provide a high standard of customer service to all internal, external customers and work partners
- Work closely with the Data Analyst and business subject matter experts to deep dive into the data and develop further context to the information which they are exploring
- Market research, as well as internal and external networks, to produce meaningful information to be shared and used in the organization
- Implemented new ideas and improved methods, systems and work processes which lead to higher quality, better results at same or reduced cost
- Keep abreast of new advanced analytical techniques which can be applied to their everyday role to improve their impact to the business.
The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:
- A relevant and recognized post-graduate qualification.
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant data science or data analyst experience with preference in Digital marketing
- Highly analytical with strong math’s and statistics skills
- Experience using business intelligence tools and data frameworks
- Business process mapping abilities
- Understanding of machine learning and operations research
- Knowledge of R, Python and SQL. Familiarity with Java, C# and SAP is an asset
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential for interpreting data.
- Analytical mind and business acumen
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Methodical and disciplined work approach.
- Innovative thinking – ability to challenge the status quo.
- Exceptional research and analytical skills
- Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings
Recruitment Note:
- Communication will only be with shortlisted candidates
- By applying for this position, you confirm:
You have no criminal, legal, civil matters the client needs to know about
You are available to present yourself at the Client’s location for work should you be successful
- The recruitment process will include: 1 Interview with Line, Assessment and Panel Interview
- Please email jino.swart@isilumko.co.za
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