Senior Data Scientist

ExecutivePlacements.com

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Network Recruitment

Job Ref

NFP016856/Ali

Date posted

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY

Are you ready to take the lead in driving data-driven innovation? Join a leading retail giant and play a pivotal role in shaping advanced analytics within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

POSITION INFO

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of 4 Data Scientists
Develop and implement predictive models and advanced machine learning solutions
Translate complex technical concepts into clear insights for business stakeholders
Engage confidently with both technical and non-technical audiences

Minimum Requirements

Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field (Honours or higher preferred)
4+ years’ experience within a Data Science environment
Technically strong Data Scientist with a solid analytical foundation
IFRS 9 experience is essential
Exposure to / experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Technical Environment

Strong proficiency in Python
Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure and AWS)

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Data Science professional looking to step into a leadership role within a well-established retail leader, while remaining hands-on in technical delivery.

If you are passionate about leveraging data to create business impact and enjoy mentoring high-performing teams, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now!

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If you have not received any response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be retained on our database for any other suitable roles or positions.

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