Senior Data Scientist - Contract - 6-12 months
Premium Ad IT/Computer - Other IT/Computer Johannesburg CONTRACT Job Summary A client operating in InsurTech, insurance, automative and fleet management is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join their team on a contract basis based in Johannesburg, GP. The Data Scientist is responsible for transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that drive intelligent automation, operational efficiency, cost reduction, and predictive decision-making across the organization. This role supports both optimization and innovation-driven transformation by applying statistical modelling, machine learning, data analytics, and data visualization to key business areas, with a focus on identifying new products and enhancing business value. Responsibilities: Accountabilities (Business Outcomes) Finance * Data Engineering & Preparation: + Source, cleanse, and prepare both structured and unstructured data. + Develop reusable data models and maintain version-controlled datasets for ongoing analysis. * Analytics & Machine Learning: + Design, build, and deploy predictive and prescriptive models for forecasting, anomaly detection, and process optimization. + Conduct profiling of stakeholders and transactional volatility. + Apply statistical techniques, cluster analysis, and AI algorithms (classification, regression, clustering, NLP, etc.). + Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends, risks, and performance insights. + Support AI solution engineers by providing training datasets and defining model evaluation metrics. * Visualization & Reporting: + Build interactive dashboards and reports using visualization tools to present insights to business stakeholders. + Translate complex data findings into actionable business recommendations. Innovation Enablement * Participate in the Innovation Track, supporting proof-of-concept projects that leverage AI and analytics. * Conduct extensive literature reviews to determine the most effective multi-modal classification algorithms. * Document methodologies and contribute to an internal data science playbook for repeatable value creation. Risk and Compliance * Ensure compliance with data governance and privacy frameworks. * Build models for predicting risk to enable proactive mitigation. * Provide insights into predicting future sales and reducing claims costs. Customer…
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