Data Scientist

Decision Inc.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Decision Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join our Data Information and Analytics team as a client-facing consultant.

You will work across industries to build analytics, predictive, and Gen AI models, with emphasis on Python and cloud platforms. You will translate complex data into clear insights, present findings to clients, and collaborate with colleagues to integrate models into BI and cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in a quantitative field (Actuarial Science, Maths, Stats, Economics, or Eng/CS).
• 3+ years in Data Science.
• Experience with cloud AI platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• Experience in AI governance and security.
• Experience building Gen AI solutions.
• Consulting experience is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to lead and coach junior consultants.
• Strong problem-solving and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop analytics and/or predictive and prescriptive models and/or Gen AI models to enable better decision making for clients.
• Participate in analysis and design sessions – determine best-fit solutions for clients.
• Delve for insights in client data and processes to improve their businesses.
• Integrate models into existing or new BI and/or cloud solutions with the team.
• Communicate progress with client and project teams.
• Produce insight and recommendation reports and presentations.

Skills

Data Science

Consulting experience

Cloud AI Platforms

Gen AI Solutions

CI/CD Pipelines

AI Governance & Security

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

BEng or BSc (Honours) in a relevant field

Master's in applied/pure Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or analytical field

CA(SA)

Actuarial Science

Tools

Python

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)

AI/ML tooling

Job description

Who We Need – Senior Data Scientist

Decision Inc. is currently looking for an ambitious Data Scientist to join our Data Information and Analytics team as a client-facing, permanently employed consultant. Good communication and collaboration skills are therefore essential, as well as great statistical ability on at least one platform (ideally Python). There will be exposure to a wide range of industries, so the ability to quickly understand new business environments is essential.

Company Overview

Decision Inc. is a management and technology consulting organisation. The Company's foundation is built in technology; however, what makes us unique is our understanding of how to unleash the potential locked in our clients' business and their people. We help companies to run better, grow faster and change what they do.

We represent the following leading global technology brands and are experts in the implementation, support and execution of these technologies: SAP, Qlik, Microsoft, AWS, Google, Alteryx and Adaptive Insights.

What Will You Do?

Key Responsibility

• Identify and develop Analytics and/or Predictive and Prescriptive Models and/or Gen AI Models to enable better decision making for our clients
• Participate in analysis and design sessions – working to determine the best fit solution for our clients
• Delve for insights in client data and processes to help improve their businesses
• Integrate Models into existing or new BI and/or cloud solutions with the rest of the consulting team
• Communicate progress with client and project teams
• Produce insight and recommendation reports and presentations
• Candidates must have a relevant qualification in
• Actuarial Science
• Master's in applied or Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or any other relevant analytical field
• CA(SA)

Who Do You Need to Be?

OR

• BEng, BSc (preferably Honours), BSc Computer Science
• 3+ Years working experience in Data Science
• Advanced knowledge and experience in at least one cloud AI platform e.g. Microsoft, AWS or GCP
• Experience in AI/MLOps and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience in AI Governance and Security
• Experience building Gen AI solutions
• Consulting experience (advantageous)
• Good understanding of data and analytical methodologies and solution delivery
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the emphasis on relationship building, understanding business requirements, and management of business expectations
• Ability to be proactive and accountable for your own deliverables
• Ability to work within a team
• Willingness to oversee, guide and upskill junior to senior consultants
• Effective planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and be deadline driven
• Eagerness and willingness to learn – a positive attitude is everything!