Ops Specialist: Data Scientist

Date: 23 Jan 2025

Location: Centurion, Gauteng, ZA

Company: BCXP

Business unit, Department, Reporting

Business Unit CFO
Department Enterprise Performance Enablement  
Job grade/level S6

 

Core Description

Responsible for the gathering and analysis of raw data to solve complex business problems and provide actionable insights in the guiding of strategic business strategies.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

•    Gathering and acquiring data from various sources, including databases, APIs, and external data providers. 
•    Applying statistical methods, algorithms, and machine learning techniques to analyse data and uncover patterns, trends, and relationships. 
•    Creating visual representations of data, such as charts, graphs, and dashboards, to help stakeholders understand insights and make data-driven decisions. 
•    Developing and deploying machine learning models to make predictions or classifications based on data.
•    Using statistical techniques to interpret data and validate models. 
•    Working closely with business stakeholders to identify problems and opportunities where data can provide solutions. This often involves translating business questions into data-related queries and experiments.
•    Presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner
 

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

Impactful Communication
Data Analysis
Data Reconciliation
Data Visualisation
Problem solving

Core Behavioural Competencies

Job Match
Working with people
Coping with pressures & setbacks
Presenting and Communicating information
Writing and Reporting
Analysing

Minimum Qualifications

NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in IT/Computer Science
OR NQF 4: Grade 12

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

Experience

  • Three (3) years working experience in data science, preferably with exposure to the full IT function.

OR

  • Five (5) years working experience in data science, preferably with exposure to the full IT function.

Certifications

COMPTIA
MCSE

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

Span of Control 0
Level of Engagement Engagement with all levels within the organisation

 

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

Ability to work extended /long hours as and when required
Valid Drivers license
Required to travel locally

Workplace / Physical Requirements

Hybrid Remote Worker
Non-Billable