Data Science Consultant

Recruiter

People Source

Job Ref

smc

Date posted

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

negotiable

SUMMARY

Data Science Consultant

POSITION INFO

Required to deliver tangible value add to clients. The Consultant must have an intimate understanding of the client’s business, understand how to deliver the value-add through analytical and data analytics techniques, and be able to leverage the team to solve the business problem. The Consultant may be required to pursue commercial opportunities with existing clients.

• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving ability
• A level of technical competency (Database, statistical / simulation modelling skills, business case / financial feasibility modelling skills) Proficient with Python/R/SAS/SPSS. Good SQL skills
• Comfortable in discussing and explaining big data science concepts to clients