[ref. w82914000] Data Scientist

apartmentNetwork Recruitment placeJohannesburg calendar_month 

Were looking for a Data Scientist who can blend technical excellence with business insight someone who can move confidently between actuarial thinking, data modelling, and advanced analytics to deliver strategic value.

What Youll Do:

  • Proactively source, analyze, and interpret data from multiple internal and external providers
  • Build predictive models and apply advanced statistical and machine learning methods
  • Expand and optimise database structures to store, transform, and manage large datasets
  • Deliver actionable insights to stakeholders and, where needed, directly to clients
  • Use tools like Python, SQL, R, and BI platforms to drive decision-making and innovation
  • Validate and wrangle messy data, ensuring integrity, structure, and auditability
  • Translate insurance processes into clear business requirements for data solutions
  • Create visualizations and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences

What You Bring:

  • A Bachelors Degree in Data Science, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science
  • 35 years experience in data science, data warehousing, actuarial analytics or modelling
  • Strong fluency in Python and SQL (R beneficial)
  • Solid understanding of cloud, web infrastructure, APIs, and version control
  • Experience in insurance, reinsurance, or related financial services (advantageous)
  • Exposure to machine learning, predictive modelling, and statistical techniques
  • Experience with BI tools (e.g. Power BI) and geospatial data analysis
  • Ability to independently manage projects while collaborating across business areas

Key Strengths:

  • Critical thinking with a high attention to detail
  • Ability to navigate messy, multi-source data and make it usable
  • Strong communication skills: Able to engage with stakeholders across functions
  • Comfortable balancing technical depth with business context
  • Self-motivated, organized, and able to operate in a fast-moving environment

Apply now!

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