Data Scientist / Data Analyst Newlands, Cape Town

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! Our employment equity goals will be taken into account in our selection process. What will you be doing?

• Building models to predict property and vehicle prices.
• 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 the 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.

About Property24

Software innovation is the driving force behind the success of Property24. We strive for outstanding user experiences on our websites, desktop, and mobile applications. We've created the leading property marketplaces in SA and Kenya, and are by no means finished. Join the tech-savvy team where quality, scale, and performance are the foundations of our success. We're always growing our products, so if you're one of SA's talented software developers, then you'd be a great addition to our team.

If we're blown away by your CV, we'll call you in for an interview.

We'll give you a warm welcome, something to quench your thirst, a quick test to challenge your mind and a chat to weigh up your skills and personality - simple, right? If you get the job, be prepared for a pretty great adventure! We look forward to meeting you. #J-18808-Ljbffr