Data Science Project Manager

4 days ago


Sandton, South Africa Discovery Limited Full time
About Discovery Limited

Discovery Limited is a pioneering organization that leverages its vast data assets to drive breakthroughs in health, wellness, driving, investments, and life insurance. Our commitment to innovation, risk management, and operational efficiency has enabled us to create a shared value model that benefits both our clients and society as a whole.

About the Job

We are seeking a skilled Data Scientist to join our team, focusing on developing cutting-edge NLP and LLM projects. This role involves working closely with experienced colleagues to deliver projects from inception to deployment and business adoption.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Working with massive datasets of unstructured text data from diverse sources
  • Conducting comprehensive reviews of relevant academic research and industry publications
  • Collaborating with senior professionals to own project delivery from conception to completion
  • Developing prototype code for data science and ML systems, specifically those utilizing NLP and LLMs, in alignment with architecture designed by senior experts
  • Evaluating prototypes, models, and deployments rigorously to ensure scientific integrity and business value
  • Presenting analysis and project updates to technical and business stakeholders
  • Maintaining a forward-thinking mindset and identifying opportunities for innovative business applications

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Honours or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Industrial engineering, Applied Mathematics, or similar quantitative field
  • Proficiency in SQL and working with databases
  • Expertise in Python for data science and machine learning
  • Ability to formulate clear problem statements, develop plans, and communicate findings verbally, visually, and in writing


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