Data Scientist, Associate

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Job Summary:

Sasol is a company focused on digital transformation and innovation, and they are seeking a Data Scientist to enhance their global Chemicals business. The role involves leveraging advanced data-driven techniques to improve business performance and automating workflows for internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement data-driven solutions using advanced statistical modeling, machine learning, and data analytics techniques.

• Contribute to data science projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of initiatives that improve business performance, customer experience, and operational efficiency.

• Provide technical expertise in data science, promoting best practices and methodologies within the team.

• Stay updated with the latest technological advancements and industry trends in data science, incorporating them into your work to maintain a cutting-edge approach.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data science solutions align with business goals and objectives.

• Assist in the implementation of scalable and sustainable data infrastructure in collaboration with IT and other relevant departments.

• Engage in peer coaching to elevate the skills of colleagues and oversee the work of junior team members, offering direction on the technology stack and development of tools.

Qualifications:

Required:

• University Bachelors Degree in Business, Economics, STEM or related field

• 5+ years relevant years’ experience

• Demonstrated experience in data science, including statistical modelling, machine learning, and data analytics.

• A track record of contributing to impactful data science projects within a corporate environment.

• In-depth knowledge of statistics, mathematical optimization, and machine learning techniques.

• Proficiency in DevOps principles, MVC-based application development (Django, React, Python, SQL), and app deployment and hosting (Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure).

• Advanced expertise in Python, SQL, and data model design.

• Strong analytical abilities with a talent for solving complex problems while considering broader perspectives.

• Solution-oriented and proactive, with a strong personal drive to achieve and exceed goals.

• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical jargon for non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to discuss and explain data science concepts, techniques, and technology to the broader audience.

• Proficiency in English is vital.

• Experience in working in cross-functional teams and collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups.

Preferred:

• Experience in fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement is beneficial.

Company:

Sasol is an energy and production company that specializes in producing and marketing chemical products. Founded in 1950, the company is headquartered in Gauteng, NA - South Africa, ZAF, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Public Company.