Senior Data Scientist

Location Cape Town
Discipline: IT & Telecoms
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Jacqui Dill

Contact email: jacqui@networkersint.co.za
Job ref: 36405
Published: 3 days ago

 

Senior Data Scientist – Hybrid | Cape Town | Permanent

 

This position needs a data-driven problem solver who thrives on uncovering insights, building predictive models, and delivering AI-powered business solutions.

It requires passion for transforming raw data into actionable intelligence that drives strategic decision-making

 

Why Join Our Client?

  • Create cutting-edge data science solutions that add real business value

  • Work with AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics in a cloud-first setting

  • Enjoy the perfect balance of office collaboration and remote productivity

  • Lead projects, mentor junior team members, and shape the future of data science in our organisation

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Develop and deploy predictive and prescriptive models to enhance business decision-making

  • Utilise machine learning, statistical modelling, and AI to solve complex business problems

  • Extract insights from vast data sets and translate them into actionable business strategies

  • Work closely with business stakeholders to define problems, design solutions, and communicate findings in a clear, impactful way

  • Lead the data preparation process, including cleaning, transformation, and feature engineering

  • Monitor and optimise cloud infrastructure and budgets while ensuring scalable model deployment

  • Stay ahead of the curve by integrating emerging AI techniques and best practices into our data science workflows

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What You’ll Need to Succeed:

  • Postgraduate degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, etc.)

  • 4+ years’ experience in Data Science, with 3+ years in software/cloud development

  • Strong expertise in Python, SAS, R, and cloud technologies

  • Good knowledge of machine learning, statistical methods, and AI solutions

  • Proven ability to turn complex data insights into business strategies

  • Experience in insurance industry data analytics is a plus!

  • Strong analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and business acumen

  • Ability to lead projects, mentor team members, and communicate insights effectively

 

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply now and be part of a team where your expertise shapes the future