About the role
Who We Need – Senior Data Scientist
Decision Inc. is currently looking for an ambitious Data Scientist to join our Data Information and Analytics team as a client-facing, permanently employed consultant. Good communication and collaboration skills are therefore essential, as well as great statistical ability on at least one platform (ideally Python). There will be exposure to a wide range of industries, so the ability to quickly understand new business environments is essential.
Company Overview:
Decision Inc. is a management and technology consulting organisation. The Company's foundation is built in technology; however, what makes us unique is our understanding of how to unleash the potential locked in our clients' business and their people. We help companies to run better, grow faster and change what they do.
We represent the following leading global technology brands and are experts in the implementation, support and execution of these technologies: SAP, Qlik, Microsoft, AWS, Google, Alteryx and Adaptive Insights.
What Will You Do?
Key Responsibility:
Identify and develop Analytics and/or Predictive and Prescriptive Models and/or Gen AI Models to enable better decision making for our clients
Participate in analysis and design sessions – working 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 and/or cloud solutions with the rest of the consulting team
Communicate progress with client and project teams
Produce insight and recommendation reports and presentations
Candidates must have a relevant qualification in
Actuarial Science
Master's in applied or Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or any other relevant analytical field
CA(SA)
Who Do You Need to Be?
OR
BEng, BSc (preferably Honours), BSc Computer Science
3+ Years working experience in Data Science
Advanced knowledge and experience in at least one cloud AI platform e.g. Microsoft, AWS or GCP
Experience in AI/MLOps and CI/CD pipelines
Experience in AI Governance and Security
Experience building Gen AI solutions
Consulting experience (advantageous)
Good understanding of data and analytical methodologies and solution delivery
Strong problem solving 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
Willingness to oversee, guide and upskill junior to senior consultants
Effective planning and organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure and be deadline driven
Eagerness and willingness to learn – a positive attitude is everything!
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