Data Scientist - Stellenbosch / Hybrid - R950K PA

Are you passionate about turning data into powerful insights? We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our growing team. If you enjoy working with large datasets and transforming raw data into meaningful business intelligence, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You Bring to the Team

We're looking for someone who: • Holds a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or Data Analytics • Has proven experience working as a Data Scientist or in a similar analytical role • Has experience within the credit or financial services industry • Is comfortable working with large and complex datasets • Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Can communicate complex insights clearly to both technical and non-technical teams

Technical skills required: • Experience working with Google Cloud Platform • Strong data querying skills using Google BigQuery and SQL • Programming experience with Python • Data visualization experience using Looker Studio

What You'll Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include: • Collecting, extracting, and compiling data from multiple sources while ensuring accuracy and completeness • Cleaning, transforming, and structuring raw datasets for advanced analytics and predictive modelling • Identifying and resolving data quality issues, inconsistencies, and anomalies • Performing exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends, patterns, and relationships • Applying statistical techniques, data visualization, and predictive modelling to generate actionable insights • Working with technologies such as SQL, Python, and BigQuery to analyse large datasets • Staying up to date with the latest trends and developments in data analytics and machine learning

The Details

Location: Stellenbosch (Hybrid) Salary: Up to R950K per annum (negotiable based on experience and ability) Reference Number: GZ61124 Position Type: Permanent

Apply Now

To discuss this opportunity, contact Garth at:

garthz@e-merge.co.za 011 463 3633

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