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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Posted 55d ago
Apply by Jul 18
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the development of advanced analytics and machine learning models to support strategic business decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams to deploy scalable data solutions and mentor junior staff.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field and at least 5 years of experience delivering production-ready machine learning solutions. Proficiency in Python, SQL, and major cloud platforms is essential.
Full job description
Our client is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead the development of advanced analytics, machine learning models, and data-driven solutions that support strategic business decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, engineering teams, and leadership to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement advanced predictive models.
Develop machine learning and statistical solutions.
Analyse large and complex datasets.
Build forecasting, classification, and recommendation models.
Drive data-driven decision-making across business functions.
Present insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
Mentor junior Data Scientists and Analysts.
Collaborate with Data Engineering teams to build scalable data solutions.
Deploy and monitor machine learning models in production.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Master's Degree preferred.
5+ years of Data Science experience.
Proven experience delivering machine learning solutions in production environments.
Technical Skills
Essential
Python
SQL
Machine Learning
Statistics
Predictive Analytics
Data Modelling
Data Visualisation
Feature Engineering
Tools & Technologies
Python
Pandas
NumPy
Scikit-Learn
TensorFlow or PyTorch
SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Power BI
Tableau
Jupyter Notebooks
Cloud Platforms
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud Platform
Preferred Experience
Generative AI
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
MLOps
Data Engineering exposure
Big Data technologies
Spark
Databricks
Key Competencies
Advanced Analytical Skills
Business Acumen
Problem Solving
Communication Skills
Leadership & Mentoring
Stakeholder Management
Preferred Certifications
AWS Certified Machine Learning
Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate
Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer
Databricks Certifications
Success Measures
Delivery of business value through analytics.
Accuracy and performance of predictive models.
Stakeholder satisfaction.
Successful deployment of production-ready solutions.
Continuous improvement of data-driven capabilities.
Related keywords
PythonSQLMachine LearningStatisticsPredictive AnalyticsData ModellingData VisualisationFeature EngineeringPandasNumPyScikit-LearnTensorFlowPyTorchSQL ServerPostgreSQLPower BI
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Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2013
Headquarters
Johannesburg, Gauteng
LinkedIn followers
7,658
Blue Pearl is a market-leading CLOUD Solutions developer with extensive knowledge and insight into the latest technologies, standardised processes, advanced technical capabilities and consulting processes available, ensuring wholistic success for our clientele. We offer professional consulting to compliment your business strategy and overall management and make it our priority to add value to any business by listening, analysing and creating a conducive solution that will empower our client.
We implement a Data Analysis Process that includes inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modelling data with the end-goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and relevant information to support your decision-making. Your business cannot afford not to engage with us, allowing our data analysis to play a role in making your business decisions more scientific and helping your business achieve effective operation.
Blue Pearl’s team of experts include BI strategists, BI analysts, Data Warehouse Architects, Data Scientists, Implementation and Development experts. With the use of BI, Analytics and Big Data, we effectively partner with our customers on their mission to achieve a competitive business advantage and real ROI from the structured information we collect.
Offices: 22 Sloane Street, Bryanston, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2191, ZA
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We craft CLOUD solutions that fit your business requirements and budget.
Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2013
Headquarters
Johannesburg, Gauteng
LinkedIn followers
7,658
Blue Pearl is a market-leading CLOUD Solutions developer with extensive knowledge and insight into the latest technologies, standardised processes, advanced technical capabilities and consulting processes available, ensuring wholistic success for our clientele. We offer professional consulting to compliment your business strategy and overall management and make it our priority to add value to any business by listening, analysing and creating a conducive solution that will empower our client.
We implement a Data Analysis Process that includes inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modelling data with the end-goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and relevant information to support your decision-making. Your business cannot afford not to engage with us, allowing our data analysis to play a role in making your business decisions more scientific and helping your business achieve effective operation.
Blue Pearl’s team of experts include BI strategists, BI analysts, Data Warehouse Architects, Data Scientists, Implementation and Development experts. With the use of BI, Analytics and Big Data, we effectively partner with our customers on their mission to achieve a competitive business advantage and real ROI from the structured information we collect.
Offices: 22 Sloane Street, Bryanston, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2191, ZA
QliksenseTableauPowerBIBI ConsultingBlockchainAIMachine LearningLean Six SigmaRoboticsProcess Automation