Data Scientist – Pretoria – up to R900k per annum

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Job summary

A leading global company is seeking a skilled Data Scientist in Pretoria, offering a competitive salary of R800k to R900k per annum. You will utilize advanced statistical and data science techniques to provide actionable insights and design scalable solutions. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovation through data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling big data.
• Strong knowledge of statistical methods.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Understand client objectives to tailor outputs.
• Produce reports aligned with client needs.
• Design scalable technical solutions for data.

Skills

Data manipulation

Statistical methods

Data visualization

Dashboard creation

Machine learning

Tools

Python

R

SQL

SPSS

Job description

Recruiter:

E-Merge

Job Ref:

NG60510

Date posted:

Monday, May 19, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

R900,000 per annum

SUMMARY:

Data Scientist – Pretoria – up to R900k per annum

POSITION INFO:

Our global client is seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist to join a Professional Services team. You will apply advanced statistical, data science, and AI techniques to extract actionable insights from data, supporting our clients in making informed business decisions. Responsibilities include designing tailored, scalable solutions and delivering high-quality, insight-driven outputs.

Responsibilities:

1. Understand client objectives to tailor outputs for strategic decision-making.
2. Apply advanced statistical and data science techniques to analyze data and ensure integrity.
3. Produce concise, action-oriented reports aligned with client needs and project specifications.
4. Stay updated with emerging trends in AI, data science, and analytics.
5. Drive innovation through automation and process optimization.
6. Promote the use of AI-driven tools to enhance analytical efficiency and output quality.
7. Design and implement scalable technical solutions for data organization and reporting.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience handling big data.
• Dashboard creation and automated reporting.
• Use of data science techniques including solution architecture.
• Strong knowledge of statistical methods, including SPSS, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and experimental design.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or SQL for data manipulation and modeling.
• Experience with data governance, quality assessment, and querying practices.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and algorithms.
• Data visualization expertise for effective insight communication.
• Desirable: Knowledge of AI techniques such as NLP, computer vision, or deep learning.

The reference number for this position is NG60510. This is a permanent onsite role offering a salary of R800k up to R900k per annum, negotiable based on experience. To apply, email Nokuthula at [e-mail] or call her for a discussion about this and other opportunities.

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