Permanent Data Scientist Mr Price Group – Mr Price Vacancies
Job Description
Mr Price Vacancies – Data Scientist Mr Price Group
Mr Price Group is seeking a Data Scientist to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for individuals who possess strong programming skills, a solid business acumen, and a data-driven mindset. As a Data Scientist, your primary responsibility will be to transform complex data into actionable insights, driving business improvements and efficiencies.
You will be part of a team that leverages cloud data warehouse technologies, advanced data visualization, and data science techniques to inform business decisions. Collaboration with various departments will be key to understanding and addressing business challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
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Apply machine learning, optimization, and AI techniques to analyze data and enhance business operations.
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Conduct analyses and hypothesis testing to identify areas for improvement.
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Communicate insights and findings to stakeholders effectively.
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Promote and facilitate data-driven decision-making processes across the organization.
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Build and maintain strong relationships within the company to gain a deep understanding of business needs.
Qualifications:
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A degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or Engineering.
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0-5 years of experience in data science, software development, or quantitative analysis.
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Proficiency in programming languages like Python or R, with experience in libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, or tidyverse.
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Experience with SQL, relational databases, and data modeling.
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Skills in exploratory data analysis and data visualization tools like Excel, PowerBI, or Tableau.
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Knowledge of applied statistics or machine learning methods, including neural networks, decision trees, time series analysis, clustering, regression, and deep learning.
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Familiarity with optimization techniques such as linear programming, genetic algorithms, or simulated annealing.
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Experience with big data processing platforms like Spark is advantageous.
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Understanding of responsible software engineering practices, including version control (git), design patterns, and reproducibility.
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Exposure to large language models (LLMs) and generative AI (GenAI) is a plus.
Work Environment:
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The Data Science team is part of the Mr Price Advance division, which includes Data Warehouse, Business Intelligence, Special Projects, and Robotic Process Automation teams.
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The team operates within the broader Mr Price Technology division, allowing for specialization in various areas such as security, cloud, and infrastructure.
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Hybrid working arrangements are available, with the flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.
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The majority of work is project-based, with approximately 80% of time spent on projects and 20% on supporting existing solutions.
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Opportunities to participate in the annual Hackathon, where the Data Science team has previously achieved second and fourth place.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Mr Price Group is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
If you are passionate about data science and eager to contribute to a leading retail group, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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