Data Scientist: Durban

The primary responsibility of a Data Scientist is providing Analytics support to account teams and clients. A statistical expert with a deep and innovative Analytic toolkit capable of revealing sophisticated insights from a variety of data assets.

At Kantar TNS we understand consumer behaviour like nobody else. One of the world’s largest research agencies, we drive growth by helping our clients make the most of the moments that matter. Our global teams advise on everything from brand, communications and innovation to shopper activation and customer relationships. Join us and you’ll be part of 30,000 colleagues and 12 world leading research, data and insight brands at Kantar. At the heart of WPP, our unique consumer insight inspires clients to flourish in an extraordinary world .

The Kantar Analytics Practice brings together skilled analytic consultants, marketing and data scientists with global technology experts to elevate marketing intelligence. By seeing everything as data and leveraging our advanced analytical capabilities we help our clients grow through realising value in integrated data.

KEY OUTCOMES

• Processing of Analytics techniques (machine learning techniques, conjoint analysis, segmentations etc.)
• Provide interpretation and consultation of Analytics outputs
• Suggests improvements to and provides troubleshooting of Analytics solutions
• Provide technical support to account teams
• Accomplishes tasks ensuring timely and accurate delivery of project objectives

CAPABILITIES STATEMENT

• Relevant degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or Engineering
• 3 – 4 years working experience
• Quantitative Market Research Process, knowledge of research design and methodology
• Proficiency in statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, R, Python
• Advanced data analysis skills in Excel
• Ability to maintain consistency under pressure, show flexibility & adaptability as well as work cooperatively with others.

REWARDS STATEMENT

At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and also to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.

APPLICATION STATEMENT

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and the shape the world we live in.