Hybrid Senior Data Scientist: Insights & Strategy

Akqa; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design services company is looking for a Senior Data Scientist in Gauteng, South Africa. This mid-senior level role focuses on leading advanced analytical solutions, turning data into strategic advantage, and collaborating with teams. Candidates should have hands-on experience in data science, proficiency in Python or R, and solid SQL skills. A hybrid work model is adopted, emphasizing creativity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience applying data science to marketing performance or e-commerce.
• Ability to design KPI frameworks and self-serve dashboards.
• Comfort with structured and unstructured data.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of data science projects from start to finish.
• Translate datasets into actionable insights through analysis.
• Build models for forecasting and customer segmentation.

Skills

Hands-on experience in data science

Proficiency in Python or R

Strong SQL skills

Solid understanding of machine learning techniques

Experience in data visualization tools

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Tableau

Google Looker Studio

GCP

AWS

Azure

Job description

A leading design services company is looking for a Senior Data Scientist in Gauteng, South Africa. This mid-senior level role focuses on leading advanced analytical solutions, turning data into strategic advantage, and collaborating with teams. Candidates should have hands-on experience in data science, proficiency in Python or R, and solid SQL skills. A hybrid work model is adopted, emphasizing creativity and teamwork.