Cape Town Senior Data Scientist — Retail AI & ML Leader

Datonomy Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data solutions firm is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to develop and operationalize advanced machine learning models for retail analytics. You will work on customer segmentation, demand forecasting, and deploy AI tools to improve business outcomes. Candidates should have strong programming skills in Python and experience in a data science role. A master's degree in a related field and proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools are required. This position is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python including libraries like Pandas and NumPy.
• Experience with SQL and data pipeline operations in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models for retail use cases.
• Conduct feature engineering and model validation for accuracy.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to integrate analytical outputs.

Skills

Python programming skills

Experience with SQL

Data visualization tools

Machine learning algorithms knowledge

Communication skills

Education

MSc in Data Science or related field

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

A leading data solutions firm is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to develop and operationalize advanced machine learning models for retail analytics. You will work on customer segmentation, demand forecasting, and deploy AI tools to improve business outcomes. Candidates should have strong programming skills in Python and experience in a data science role. A master's degree in a related field and proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools are required. This position is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.