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Data Scientist

Executive Placements
Johannesburg Full-day Full-time

Description:


As part of a Business Intelligence team, youll work closely with actuaries, underwriters, and senior stakeholders to deliver dataâ??driven solutions that matter.

This is a handsâ??on role that spans analytics, modelling, BI development, and cloud data engineering.

Youll be a strong fit if you enjoy working at the intersection of data science, cloud platforms, and business insight, and if you take pride in building solutions that are practical, scalable, and explainable.

Job Description:
Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and translate findings into actionable business insights
Design, develop, validate, and maintain statistical and machine learning models
Build and operationalise predictive analytics solutions used in business decisionâ??making
Develop and support business intelligence solutions, dashboards, and reports using SQL and BI tools
Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and cloudâ??based analytics infrastructure
Automate recurring analytics, reporting, and data processes and monitor ongoing performance
Collaborate with crossâ??functional stakeholders to understand requirements and integrate analytics into workflows
Ensure data quality, governance, and continuous improvement of analytics platforms and processes

Skills & Experience:
Minimum 4+ years experience in data science, analytics, or business intelligence
Strong expertise in SQL Server and advanced Tâ??SQL
Handsâ??on experience with Power BI, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Synapse Analytics
Proficient in Python or R for data analysis and predictive modelling
Proven ability to develop, maintain, and explain statistical and machine learning models
Experience translating business requirements into actionable insights
Exposure to financial services or insurance is advantageous

Apply now!


02 Feb 2026;   from: gumtree.co.za

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