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Data Scientist
Posted in I.C.T
4 years ago
Description :
Company | Telesure Investment Holdings | ||
Reference # | DS8/4/20 | ||
Published | 08/04/2020 | ||
Contract Type | Permanent | ||
Salary | Market Related | ||
Location | Gauteng Area, Gauteng, South Africa | ||
Introduction |
Assist in collecting, analysing, reporting, and interpreting data for use in the development of business strategies, extract quantifiable insights from past trends and current conditions to increase TIH's profitability and improves relationship's with clients and stakeholders. Assist in building and maintaining predictive and machine learning models with guidance from managers. |
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Job Functions | Data Analysis | ||
Industries | Insurance | ||
Specification |
Responsibilities
Advanced and Predictive Analytics
Run advanced and predictive analyses and perform model assessments, validation, and enhancement activities, using predictive analytics' software tools and functionalities. Receive manager sign-off for the machine learning analytics.
Data Exploration
Conduct research and select relevant information to enable analysis of key themes and trends using primary data sources and business intelligence tools to enable data analysis.
Information and Business Advice
Resolve queries from internal customers by providing information on complex processes and the related policies, referring to others where necessary for interpretation of policy.
Insights and Reporting
Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports. For ongoing reporting to business, assist in the automation of the various data and analytic reports.
Business Requirements Identification
Support collection of business requirements using a variety of methods such as interviews, document analysis, and workflow analysis to express requirements clearly and succinctly.
Stakeholder Engagement
Assist with stakeholder engagement by arranging actions, meetings, events, and supporting materials to promote stakeholder understanding and commitment.
Project Management
Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals. Implement data analytic projects from start to finish and assist in managing stakeholders throughout the project. Communicate the project status back to managers or within the team.
Continuous Improvement
Contribute to reviewing existing operations in own area of work and generate new ideas to assist in identifying
continuous improvements.
Data Management
Help others get the most out of data management systems by providing support and advice. Ensure that data is accurate and is aligned to policies and procedures set out by TIH.
Personal Capability Building
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfil personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
Performance Management
Prioritise own workflow and ensure work is completed to the required standards of productivity, quality and timeliness; use performance management systems to improve personal performance. |
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Requirements |
General Education
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)
General Experience
1 to 3 years working experience within an analytical, data science or computer science environment (Essential)
Data analytics and optimization using the latest statistical tools and packages (Essential)
Experience in financial insurance environment (Advantageous)
*SAQA Accredited Equivalent -It is the onus of the applicant to provide TIH and its subsidiaries with certified evidence that their qualification(s) meet the equivalent NQF level required for this role at time of application.
#Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) competency requirements: FAIS recognized qualifications / Regulatory Examinations / Class of Business Certification and / or CPD according to your DOFA (where applicable) -As a registered Financial Service Provider, we are mandated to ensure that all our representatives are and remain fit and proper at all times. By applying for this role, you consent to having your relevant qualification and or accreditation or confirm that you are working towards meeting the competency requirements. You further consent to the relevant information being verified.
Employment Equity
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. TIH is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values diversity & inclusion.
Applicants who have not received any correspondence from us within two weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful.
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Job Closing Date | 15/04/2020 |
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