Senior Data Scientist – 10+ Yrs - Johannesburg (Hybrid)

Senior Data Scientist – 10+ Yrs - Johannesburg (Hybrid)

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Requirements:

• This role follows a hybrid working model, requiring 2–3 days per week in the Johannesburg office.
• 10+ years experience working as a Data Scientist
• Hands-on, practical experience analysing and interpreting large datasets
• Strong experience building predictive models, machine learning solutions, and statistical analyses
• Experience working in an English speaking environment
• Must have experience with Python
• Must have experience with SQL
• Must have experience with Google BigQuery
• Experience working with data visualisation and reporting tools
• Experience deploying and monitoring models in production environments

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to translate business problems into data solutions
• Strong statistical thinking and experimentation skills
• Ability to combine data from multiple sources
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to have:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker
• Experience working with Data Engineers, Analysts, and Product teams
• Experience with MLOps tools and automation pipelines