At iOCO, we leverage data to drive strategic decision-making and business innovation. We are seeking a Specialist Data Scientist to lead advanced data strategy, governance, and storage solutions. This role requires deep expertise in data management, architecture, and strategy, enabling the organization to harness data as a strategic asset.
What You’ll do :
- Data Strategy and Planning
Develop and implement data management strategies that align with organizational goals.
Define data policies, standards, and best practices for data governance and management.Data Storage SolutionsEvaluate and select appropriate data storage technologies (relational databases, NoSQL, data lakes, data warehouses).
Design and implement efficient, scalable, and secure data storage architectures.Collaboration and CommunicationWork closely with business stakeholders, data analysts, data scientists, and IT teams to understand data needs and ensure alignment with objectives.
Communicate complex data concepts and solutions clearly to non-technical stakeholders.Your Expertise :
Minimum of 6 years’ experience as a Data Scientist.Strong expertise in data strategy, governance, and architecture.Proven ability to design scalable and efficient data storage solutions.Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to translate complex data requirements into actionable strategies.Qualifications :
NQF Level 6 or higher tertiary qualification in Information Communication Technology (ICT), Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.Cloud certification (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) advantageous.