Location
cape town
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 09, 2026
Job Description
SUMMARY:
Take the lead in shaping data-driven decision-making within one of South Africa’s most dynamic and complex consumer environments. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Data Scientist to step into a leadership role, driving advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI initiatives while guiding a team of high-performing junior Data Scientists. POSITION INFO:
The ideal candidate will blend strong technical expertise with excellent communication skills, translating complex data insights into clear, actionable strategies that influence executive-level decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four Junior Data Scientists
- Drive the design, development, and deployment of advanced analytics and machine learning solutions
- Build predictive, prescriptive, and forecasting models to support key business initiatives
- Apply statistical techniques such as ...