Data Scientist (Specialist)

iOCO Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data solutions company in Cape Town is seeking a Specialist Data Scientist to lead data strategy and governance initiatives. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in data management and architecture, with strong collaboration and communication skills. A relevant higher qualification and cloud certification are advantageous. This is a crucial role for driving data as a strategic asset within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience as a Data Scientist.
• Strong expertise in data strategy, governance, and architecture.
• Proven ability to design scalable and efficient data storage solutions.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate complex data requirements into actionable strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data management strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Define data policies, standards, and best practices for data governance and management.
• Evaluate and select appropriate data storage technologies.
• Design and implement efficient and secure data storage architectures.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand data needs.

Skills

Data strategy

Data governance

Data architecture

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Education

NQF Level 6 or higher qualification in ICT, Information Systems, Computer Science

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

At iOCO, we leverage data to drive strategic decision-making and business innovation. We are seeking a Specialist Data Scientist to lead advanced data strategy, governance, and storage solutions. This role requires deep expertise in data management, architecture, and strategy, enabling the organization to harness data as a strategic asset.

What You’ll do:

• Data Strategy and Planning
  • Develop and implement data management strategies that align with organizational goals.
  • Define data policies, standards, and best practices for data governance and management.
• Data Storage Solutions
  • Evaluate and select appropriate data storage technologies (relational databases, NoSQL, data lakes, data warehouses).
  • Design and implement efficient, scalable, and secure data storage architectures.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Work closely with business stakeholders, data analysts, data scientists, and IT teams to understand data needs and ensure alignment with objectives.
  • Communicate complex data concepts and solutions clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Your Expertise:

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience as a Data Scientist.
• Strong expertise in data strategy, governance, and architecture.
• Proven ability to design scalable and efficient data storage solutions.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate complex data requirements into actionable strategies.

Qualifications:

• NQF Level 6 or higher tertiary qualification in Information Communication Technology (ICT), Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Cloud certification (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) advantageous.