Data scientist

Recruiter:

Salix Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB000389/PK

Date posted:

Friday, June 17, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

750 000

JOB SUMMARY:
A well-known company that aspires to be the best at building enduring relationships and creating sustainable value by providing adaptive solutions, is looking for a Data scientist to join their team. This is a specialist technical role that works closely with various stakeholders within the business, and whose primary responsibilities are to undertake data analytics, investigations, and reporting.

If you are a data scientist that wants to take their career to the next level, then this is the job for you. Forward your resume to Phumlani@salixrecruitment.co.za

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job & Company Description:

A well-known company that aspires to be the best at building enduring relationships and creating sustainable value by providing adaptive solutions, is looking for a Data scientist to join their team. This is a specialist technical role that works closely with various stakeholders within the business, and whose primary responsibilities are to undertake data analytics, investigations, and reporting.

If you are a data scientist that wants to take their career to the next level, then this is the job for you. Forward your resume to

Duties:

Extract and create regular MIS reports for the business
Create and update reports
Undertake adhoc investigations and reports based on business needs and problems
Build business models
Undertake data management, structure, storage, and transformations
Stakeholder management

Job Experience & Skills Required:
Qualifications:

Matric (Grade 12)
Bachelor’s Degree in data science related field (Mathematics, Science)
Relevant accreditations in tools, applications (Python, R, SQL)

Experience:

A minimum of 4-6 year's working experience in data analytics code, data extraction and reporting

Skills & Competencies:

Cultivates innovation
Client focus
Drives results
Collaborates
Flexibility & adaptability
Problem solving
Willing to learn

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.

For more information contact:
Phumlani Khumalo
Recruitment Consultant - IT

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.

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