Data Scientist: Associate & Intermediate, Client-Facing

BigTalent; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

BigTalent is seeking an Associate/Intermediate Data Scientist for client-facing consulting projects in South Africa. You will work on data science models, data wrangling, analytics, and data engineering while deploying solutions for diverse client challenges.

Be ready to apply strong Python coding, an engineering mindset, and cloud experience in a dynamic consulting environment with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science etc.).
• Proven experience in applied data science, data engineering and analytics with strong Python coding.
• Familiarity with predictive modeling, deployment and cloud technologies.
• Ability to work in a dynamic consulting environment with constant change and chaos.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills in a fast-paced team.
• Client-facing experience and ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work on data science model building, data engineering, analytics and data wrangling.
• Deliver and implement solutions for clients in consulting projects.
• Engage confidently in client-facing roles and understand client needs.
• Apply an engineering mindset and mathematical skills to deploy models.
• Demonstrate solid coding proficiency in Python and good software practices.
• Collaborate with clients to address data challenges and opportunities.

Skills

Python

Data science

Data engineering

Client-facing

Cloud technologies

Communication

Teamwork

Consulting mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Data Science

Job description

BigTalent is seeking an Associate/Intermediate Data Scientist for client-facing consulting projects in South Africa. You will work on data science models, data wrangling, analytics, and data engineering while deploying solutions for diverse client challenges.

Be ready to apply strong Python coding, an engineering mindset, and cloud experience in a dynamic consulting environment with cross-functional teams.