Data Scientist
The Data Scientist will be responsible for ensuring that large amounts of data are optimised and presented to numerous stakeholders to ensure the business operates at its peak; ultimately making Betway the product of choice for customers.
As part of the role, the Data Scientist will research, develop, and apply methods for measuring, analysing and optimising processes and marketing interventions. They will identify appropriate models and algorithms to mine large datasets and develop rich insights into customer behaviour. The role involves extracting, analysing and interpreting large amounts of data from a variety of data sources.
The Data Scientist will work closely with various areas of the business to solve complex business problems using mathematical and statistical solutions. They will use machine learning tools and statistical techniques to produce predictive models and proactively look for opportunities to use data and models to improve the business.
Additionally, the Data Scientist will use data visualisation tools and reporting software to present data to the business in a clear and understandable manner. They will utilise SQL and analytical skills and practices to optimise and improve current data processes within the business. The role also involves proactively looking for opportunities to automate manual processes throughout the business, applying thinking, problem solving and technical expertise to get to the bottom of major incidents.
- Research, develop, and apply methods for measuring, analysing and optimizing our processes & marketing interventions.
- Identify appropriate models / algorithms to mine large datasets and develop rich insights into customer behaviour.
- Extract, analyse and interpret large amounts of data from a variety of data sources.
- Work closely with various areas of the business to solve complex business problems using mathematical and statistical solutions.
- Use machine learning tools and statistical techniques to produce predictive models.
- Proactively look for opportunities to use data and models to improve the business.
- Use data visualization tools and reporting software to present data to the business in a clear and understandable manner.
- SQL and Analytical skills and practices.
- Optimize and improve current data processes within the business.
- Proactively look for opportunities to automate manual processes throughout the business.
- thinking, problem solving & technical expertise to get to the bottom of major incidents.
- 3+ years Data Analytics Experience (required)
- Statistical, Actuarial, Applied Mathematics or similar qualification (required)
- Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills (required)
- Extremely detail oriented and well organized (required)
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate (required)
- Strong Reporting, Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills (required)
- Ability to effectively multi-task in a deadline driven, high pressure environment (required)
- Experience in leading a team in the Data Analytics space (required)
- Strong Machine Learning ability (required)
- Microsoft SQL Server (required)
- SSRS (required)
- SSIS (required)
- Microsoft PowerBI (required)
- R/Python (required)
- Advanced Excel (required)
- Adapts well to change (nice-to-have)
- Strong sense of accountability and responsibility (nice-to-have)
- Strong written and oral communication (nice-to-have)
- Able to work independently and manage time effectively, as well as work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team (nice-to-have)
- Comprehensive learning and development programmes
- Performance Tool ensures regular, constructive feedback
- Employee Assistance programme offers a variety of benefits
- Subsidised lunch
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
Betway Africa is the African arm of Betway, the sports-betting and online-casino brand owned by Super Group (SGHC), a holding company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Operating since 2006, it delivers sports betting and casino products - including the Jackpot City, Lucky Nugget and Ruby Fortune brands - across markets such as South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique. The division employs more than 1,000 people, with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. It covers functions spanning marketing, technology, finance and customer care for Betway's African operations.