Data Scientist - Cape Town at Pepkor Speciality

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyse large and complex data sets to uncover insights and trends that inform business decisions and drive growth
• Design and build the feature stores for model training
• Develop predictive models to optimise customer engagement and sales strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement and evaluate data-driven solutions
• Communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders and decision makers in a clear and concise manner
• Stay up-to-date with the latest data science technologies, methodologies and trends

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or Operations Research
• At least 5 years of experience in data science, with a strong emphasis on predictive modeling and machine learning
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL
• Knowledge of big data technologies such as GCP, Hadoop and Spark
• A basic understanding of code repositories, git and CI/CD
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• A self-driven team player who is results driven, assumes ownership of the given task and is committed to excellence