AI-Driven Decision Science Analyst

Accenture in South Africa; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in South Africa seeks an AI Decision Science Analyst to drive data-driven decisions by combining analytics, AI, and decision science methodologies. You will translate business problems into insights, build models and dashboards, and support strategic decision-making across enterprise functions.

You will collaborate with industry leaders, data scientists, and transformation teams to deliver measurable business value and responsible AI practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related analytical field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Analytics, AI, Data Science, Business Analytics, Economics, or Strategy.
• Certifications in AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Cloud Platforms, or Visualization Tools are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and interpret large datasets to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and business insights.
• Develop analytical models and dashboards that support enterprise decision-making.
• Apply quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques to solve client business problems.
• Support scenario planning, forecasting, and decision modeling initiatives.
• Translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations for business stakeholders.
• Support the development and deployment of AI-enabled business solutions.
• Contribute to responsible AI practices, governance, and ethical AI adoption.
• Support transformation initiatives across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, HR, Sales, and Customer Experience.
• Prepare executive-ready presentations, reports, and analytical deliverables.

Skills

Data analysis

Visualization tools

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Data Science

Bachelor's Degree in Statistics

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Accenture in South Africa seeks an AI Decision Science Analyst to drive data-driven decisions by combining analytics, AI, and decision science methodologies. You will translate business problems into insights, build models and dashboards, and support strategic decision-making across enterprise functions.

You will collaborate with industry leaders, data scientists, and transformation teams to deliver measurable business value and responsible AI practices.