Head of Data Science

Recruiter:

ClarkHouse

Job Ref:

JHB001097/KJ

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Responsible for building an analytical strategy & driving a capability responsible for delivering solutions to business with insight from understanding needs and analysing massive amounts of structured and unstructured data. This role is intended to help shape strategies, guide decision making and provide solutions that meet specific business needs and goals.

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities:

Strategy and Continuous Improvement
Data Gathering
Data Modelling
Data Science
Security and Compliance
Stakeholder Management
Team Management
Self-Management

Behavioural Competencies:

Manages Complexity
Optimizes work processes
Communicates Effectively
Collaborates
Cultivates Innovation
Nimble Learning
Resourcefulness
Situational Adaptability

General Experience:

Minimum of 8 years’ experience in similar role.
Python and/or R.
Comfortable in a *nix & terminal environment.
Capable in cloud-based environments
Must have data science management experience

Qualifications:

STEM Postgraduate Qualification (Qualification is analytics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, actuarial science and/or computer sciences preferred)
Preferred exposure to management and/or leadership qualifications

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