Data Scientist: ML Modeling, Production & Impact

Samaha Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaha Consulting in Johannesburg invites a data scientist to join our analytics team and help turn data into business insights.

You will build and deploy models with Python, PySpark and Databricks, and present findings using Power BI.

Candidates typically hold a STEM degree with 2–5 years of experience; honours or master's are advantageous. Strong problem solving, communication, and collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (3-year minimum).
• Honours or Master's in Data Science/related field advantageous.
• Fluent in English.

Skills

Python

PySpark

SQL

Power BI

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Honours/Master's in Data Science or related field

Tools

Databricks

Hive/Trino

Azure DevOps

Job description

Samaha Consulting in Johannesburg invites a data scientist to join our analytics team and help turn data into business insights.

You will build and deploy models with Python, PySpark and Databricks, and present findings using Power BI.

Candidates typically hold a STEM degree with 2–5 years of experience; honours or master's are advantageous. Strong problem solving, communication, and collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential.