If you are looking for a Data Scientist position in Cape Town (or remote) then you have come to the right place. We are looking for enthusiastic, analytical and creative individuals to join our Business Intelligence team. Property24 offers you the opportunity to join a dynamic team of people who are innovative, results-driven and passionate about what they do. There is lots of scope to learn new technologies and be involved in exciting projects for South Africa’s number 1 property website. It is an exciting time to join us and your strong analytical skills will be a welcome addition to the team!
What will you be doing
Building models to predict property and vehicle prices. Cool hey?
Proactively identify data improvement opportunities and insights to the business
Processing, cleansing, and verifying the integrity of data used for analysis
Create algorithms and build predictive models to enhance product offerings
Use machine learning techniques to improve the quality of data
Creating automated anomaly detection systems and tracking of its performance
Generating reports with insights from data sets and models to present to team
Qualifications and experience
3+ years’ experience in BI with a strong focus on data science
Possessing either a Data Scientist or Statistics qualification.
Proficiency with data mining, mathematics, and statistical analysis
Experience with Excel, Tableau, SQL, and programming languages (i.e. Python)
Excellent understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms, such as clustering methods, neural networks, boosting algorithms etc.
Outstanding analytical skills - the ability to identify trends, patterns and insights from data
Does this sound like you?
Self-motivated
A team player
Have a positive and proactive approach
Attention to detail and the ability to consistently meet deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills – ability to easily communicate complex ideas in a way that is easy to understand
An analytical mind and inclination for problem-solving
At Property24, we're passionate about creating the experiences for our users and customers that we'd love to have ourselves. So why not join our team.Our employment equity goals will be taken into account in our selection process.
