Data Scientist (EE)

Location Cape Town
Discipline: IT & Telecoms
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Jacqui Dill

Contact email: jacqui@networkersint.co.za
Job ref: 33747
Published: 10 days ago

Data Scientist

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Data Scientist to join our clients Data & Analytics COE team. As a Data Scientist, you will be responsible for providing statistical analysis, forecasting, predictive modeling, simulation, and optimization to discover trends, opportunities, and threats. You will play a crucial role in communicating findings to business users in order to answer complex business questions.

Responsibilities

  • Provide business insights through statistical analysis, forecasting, predictive modeling, simulation, and optimization.

  • Design advanced analytics models to answer key business questions and discover opportunities for improvement.

  • Analyze model results, interpret findings, and communicate these findings in commercial terms to business users.

  • Establish effective and collaborative partnerships with BI Analysts, Data Scientists, and Use Case Owners in the business.

  • Remain current with retail industry and Business Intelligence and data trends.

Qualifications

  • Degree in applied statistics, mathematics, operational research, economics, data engineering, risk management, or equivalent industry training and experience.

  • Minimum of 5 years in advanced analytics, model building, and optimization.

  • Experience with data manipulation and analysis using SAS and SQL skills or equivalent analytical platform skills.

  • In-depth knowledge of Data Warehousing and BI environments.

  • Ability to identify which business problems will have the most value to the organization if addressed through an advanced analytics solution.

Day-to-day

  • Collaborate with BI Analysts and Use Case Owners to answer complex business problems.

  • Monitor internal and external customer needs and make appropriate recommendations.

  • Remain current with developments in advanced analytics and methodologies.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.

  • Professional development and growth opportunities.

If you are deeply curious, have a strong desire to go beneath the surface of a problem, and possess the courage to question existing assumptions and business processes, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and join our clients team as we continue to drive change and influence how the organization approaches business challenges.