Data Scientist

Data Scientist - Contract (Hybrid - Stellenbosch)

Purpose Statement

To drive the AI strategy, ensuring the organization remains competitive in a dynamic landscape where data science is a key strategic differentiator. To design and implement predictive models and intelligent algorithms that enhance business performance and support improved decision-making.

Education

Minimum:

• Honours Degree in Data Science

Preferred:

• Masters Degree in Data Science

Knowledge and Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a quantitative discipline or STEM field (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science) with a focus on Machine Learning, plus 6 years of relevant experience.
  Or
• Honours Degree or equivalent with relevant technical qualifications, plus 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in data science, machine learning, and deploying developed solutions.
• Proficiency in business analysis and requirements gathering.
• Experience in reproducible coding, working with relational and non-relational databases, and at least one machine learning language.
• Experience working in cloud environments.

Ideal Requirements:

• Experience collaborating with multiple teams to deliver predictive models into a production environment.
• Proven ability in stakeholder management at Executive and senior management levels.

Knowledge

Minimum:

• Deep understanding of state-of-the-art and emerging principles and techniques in at least one discipline of data science (e.g., NLP, Deep Learning) and the ability to teach these to a wide technical audience.
• Strong grasp of the theory and application of machine learning models, with the ability to educate others.
• Familiarity with modern deep learning frameworks (Tensorflow, PyTorch, MXNet, etc).
• Best practices for data science.
• Ethical AI design principles.

Ideal:

• Understanding of the Data Science lifecycle and Data Product Life Cycle within an organization.