Data Science Manager

3 weeks ago


Midrand, South Africa Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd Full time

The Data Science Manager will manage a small team that is responsible for delivering Data Science related objectives in collaboration with The Group relevant business units, using
mathematical and data related methods (e.g. machine learning, statistical analysis, optimisation, etc.). Responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, measuring the effectiveness of (e.g. ROI), and optimizing models within The Group. These models should drive strategic intent and operational effectiveness.

**Core Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Advanced Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning
- Data and Analytics Strategy
- Information and Business Advice
- Stakeholder Management
- Insights and Reporting
- Data Exploration
- Leadership and Direction
- Performance Management
- Data Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Project Management
- Organisational Capability Building
- Personal Capability Building

**Required Skills and Experience**:

- Machine Learning
- Programming, Python, AI, SAS, R
- Programming
- Numerical Skills
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Data Mining
- Data Management
- Business Requirements Analysis
- 6 or more years working experience within an analytical, data science or computer science environment (Essential)
- Experience in the Financial Services Industry, Short-Term Insurance (Advantageous)
- 2 - 4 years management team lead experience of a small team 2-6 people
(Essential)

**Required Eduction**:

- Grade 12/ SAQA Accredited Equivalent (Essential)
- 3 year degree in Information Technology / Sciences / Informatics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics / Quantitative sciences / Actuarial sciences / Data Mining / Economics (Essential)
- Master’s Degree in Information Technology / Sciences / Informatics / Applied Mathematics / Statistics / Quantitative sciences / Actuarial sciences / Data Mining / Economics (Advantageous)
- Completion of MOOC's (eg, EdX, Coursera) (Advantageous)
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