Data Scientist

Job in Cape Town, 7561, South Africa

Listing for: Network Recruitment

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-27

Job specializations:

IT/Tech
Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Machine Learning/ ML Engineer, Data Engineering

Key Responsibilities

Build and deploy machine learning models
Analyse large and complex datasets
Generate actionable business insights
Design and evaluate experiments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Present findings to stakeholders
Identify new data opportunities
Drive innovation and continuous improvement
Mentor junior team members
Promote data science best practices
Support MLOps and model deployment processes
Ensure model quality and performance standards are met

Job Experience and Skills Required

Honours degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, or similar quantitative field
Minimum 5 years' data science experience
At least 2 years in a senior-level role
Strong Python and SQL skills
Experience with machine learning techniques
Experience with statistical analysis and hypothesis testing
Experience with cloud platforms (preferably GCP)
Experience with model deployment and tracking
Understanding of Git and CI/CD practices
Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Data Studio

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