Category Lead Data Scientist

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Transnet Full time

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**_Division._**

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**_ Operating Division : Transnet Corporate Centre_**

**_ Position Title : Category Lead Data Scientist x 2_**

**_ Employee Group : Permanent_**

**_ Department : Shared Services_**

**_ Location : Various Locations_**

**_ Reporting To : Head: SSC Business Intelligence& Automat_**

**_ Grade Level : F_**

**_ Reference Number : 6014274_**

**_ Position Purpose:_**
- To analyse large volumes of structured and unstructured data to discover patterns and trends.
- To identify valuable data sources and automate collection processes.
- To build predictive models and machine-learning algorithms.
- To research and formulate innovative statistical models for data analysis

**_ Position outputs:_**
- Identify relevant data sources for large structured and unstructured datasets, to provide technical expertise for the analysis,

design, development and automating and integrating business processes.
- Formulate and utilize algorithms and models to mine big data.
- Perform data analysis to improve models and clean and validate data for uniformity and accuracy.
- Collecting, analysing, interpreting, and reporting data for trends and patterns to stakeholders.
- Enhancing data collection strategies to include relevant information for developing analytic systems.
- Processing, cleansing, and validating the integrity of data to be used for analysis.
- Managing master data, including creation, updates, and deletion.
- Design, develop and manage dashboards for reporting.
- Implement analytical models into production by collaborating with software developers.

**_ Qualifications & Experience:_**
- Bachelor's Degree in either Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or related field
- At least 5 years’ experience as a Data Scientist / Data Analyst, or similar role in a large corporate
- Experience with Excel, SQL, SAS, PowerBI, Java, and Python will be advantageous
- Experience with data querying languages, and statistical or mathematical software

Standard Job Requirements
Driver’s license code 08
Travel as required

**_ Competencies:_**

Behavioural Competencies:
Strategy & Sustainability
Inspirational Leadership
Business Performance and Delivery
Relationship Management
Corporate Governance & Compliance
Personal Mastery


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