Senior Data Scientist (contract)

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

Contact email: jacqui@networkersint.co.za
Job ref: 33750
Published: 10 days ago

Senior Data Scientist

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Scientist to join our clients Data & Analytics COE team. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will be responsible for developing retail Analytical Data Assets (ADA’s) and accompanying strategies for key WW ‘Use Cases’ through data analysis and predictive modelling techniques. You will play a crucial role in discovering trends, opportunities, and threats to drive business growth and efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Evolve the Retail ADA strategy development, implementation, analysis, and tracking

  • Provide forecasting and regular ADA MI

  • Lead Analytical Projects

  • Contribute to quality and governance standards

  • Provide effective stakeholder and resource management

Qualifications

  • University degree in Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Operational Research, Economics, Engineering, or equivalent industry training and experience

  • Proven strategy development and implementation experience using ADA analytics

  • Experience in SAS Advanced programming for statistical analysis and manipulation of large data sets

  • At least 3-5 years of analytical experience on a consumer portfolio dataset, retail experience advantageous

Day-to-day

  • Develop and drive project plans for major ADA development

  • Forecast key ADA metrics and produce MI reports

  • Oversee and ensure that ADA analytics are performed to the required standards

  • Align ADA implementations to WW Business Unit resourcing requirements

  • Coach and mentor Data Scientists, Analysts, and others in the team as required

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

  • Career development and training opportunities

  • Flexible working arrangements

If you are a highly motivated and experienced Data Scientist with a passion for driving business growth through data analytics, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our clients team and make a significant impact on our business.