Data Scientist – Jhb/ Hybrid – R700k Pa

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


SUMMARY:
Data Scientist - JHB/ Hybrid - R700K PAPOSITION INFO:Our client in the insurance industry is currently in search for a Data Scientist to be part of their data science team. You will turn complex datasets into actionable insights and intelligent solutions that improve risk modeling, claims prediction, fraud detection, and customer personalization.Youll work alongside engineers, analysts, and business leaders to make data a competitive advantage.Requirements:

  • 4 to 6 years commercial experience
  • Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms and statistical methods
  • Proficient in Python or R; experience with SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and version control (e.g., Git)
  • Experience with insurance data (claims, underwriting, policy, or fraud) is a strong plus
  • Curious mindset, problem-solving skills, and ability to explain complex ideas clearly
Responsibilities:
  • Analyze large and diverse datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and opportunities
  • Build and validate predictive models using machine learning techniques
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate problems into data science solutions
  • Develop dashboards, visualizations, and reports to support decision-making
  • Work closely with data engineers to ensure clean, high-quality data pipelines
  • Stay up to date with the latest in data science, machine learning, and insurance tech
Qualifications
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field
Reference Number for this position is GZ60435 which is a permanent position based in Johannesburg offering a cost to company salary of R700k per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on -merge.co.za or call him on to discuss this and other opportunities.Are you ready for a change of scenery? The e-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the e-Merge website

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1424586
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    R700000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned