Decision Inc. is currently looking for a Data Scientist to join our Data Information and Analytics team as clientfacing permanently employed consultant. Good communication and collaboration skills are therefore essential as well as great statistical ability on at least one platform ( Python). There will be exposure to a wide range of industries so the ability to quickly understand new business environments is essential.
Who Are We
Decision Inc. is a leader in enabling its clients to make better decisions faster. The Companys foundation is built in technology; however what makes us unique is our understanding of effective decision making.
We represent the following leading global technology brands and are experts in the implementation support and execution of these technologies: Qlik Microsoft BI (SQL SSIS SSRS SSAS PowerBI) Tableau R Python Alteryx and SAP.
What Will You Do
- Identify and develop Predictive and Prescriptive Models to enable better decision making for our clients
- Participate in analysis and design sessions work with business analysts to determine the best fit solution for our clients
- Delve for insights in client data and processes to help improve their businesses
- Integrate Models into existing or new BI solution with the rest of the consulting team
- Communicate progress with client and project teams
- Produce insight and recommendation reports and presentations
Who Do You Need To Be
Candidates must have a relevant qualification in
- Actuarial Science
- Masters in Applied or Pure Mathematics Statistics Economics or any other relevant analytical field
- BSc (preferably Honours) BComm (preferably Honours)
- 3 Years working experience in SQL or Oracle
- 2 Years working experience in either R Python SAS MATLAB Rapid Miner or SAP Predictive Analytics
- Consulting experience (advantageous)
- Good understanding of data and analytical methodologies and solution delivery
- Strong problemsolving skills
- Excellent communication skills with the emphasis on relationship building understanding business requirements and management of business expectations.
- Ability to be proactive and accountable for your own deliverables
- Ability to work within a team
- Effective planning and organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and be deadline driven
- Eagerness and willingness to learn a positive attitude is everything!
Whats in it for you
- Exposure to multiple clients across a various of industry verticals (Retail; Manufacturing; Logistics; Telcos; Financial Services; Mining; Public Enterprise)
- Success driven culture that rewards great performance
- Excellent training opportunities We place a big focus on up skilling our employees to be the best they can be and will assist you obtaining your certifications within your relevant technology
- We believing in cross skilling and offer our consultants an opportunity to be exposed to multiple Stats BI and Data technologies
- When joining the company a clear Career Development Plan will be drawn up for you to help you reach the next level in your career