Senior Data Science Consultant

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A data collaboration firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Data Science Consultant to join their team. In this full-time position, you will provide strategic consulting, lead data science projects, and leverage advanced analytics to support client solutions. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in data science, strong expertise in Python and SQL, and experience in strategic consulting. This role offers a competitive salary based on experience and is a unique opportunity to impact data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a senior-level data science role with project leadership experience.
• 3+ years in strategic or management consulting with a data-driven focus.
• Experience with credit risk or pricing models in finance.
• Experience with credit risk or pricing models in finance.
• Proficient in Python and SQL; strong analytics and ML skills.
• Experience with Tableau/Power BI visualization.
• Experience with PySpark and Spark in Azure Synapse.

Responsibilities

• Support sales through strategic consulting and market analysis.
• Build strong relationships and identify upsell opportunities.
• Lead data science projects and manage teams.
• Utilize machine learning for predictive modeling and data products.

Skills

Python

SQL

Statistical methods

Machine Learning algorithms

Data mining

Data Visualization

Tableau

Power BI

PySpark

Apache Spark

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Engineering, Math, Stats, or Comp Sci

Postgraduate degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

PySpark

Apache Spark within Azure Synapse

Job description

A company that provides a privacy-preserving data collaboration platform that allows companies to securely share and analyze consumer data without exchanging raw information is seeking a full-time Senior Data Science Consultant with strong expertise in data science and strategic consulting to join their dynamic and growing Data Science team.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Consulting: Support Sales and Consulting by analyzing client businesses, market trends, and developing data-driven strategic plans and roadmaps (growth, cost optimization, risk management).

• Client Leadership: Build strong client relationships, communicate complex findings effectively, and identify upsell/cross-sell opportunities for data products and services.

• Project Leadership: Scope, design, and lead data science/analytics projects, supervising data scientists/analysts and managing project delivery, timelines, and client communication.

• Advanced Analytics: Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets. Utilize statistical methods and Machine Learning techniques to build predictive models, forecasting algorithms, and innovative data products.

• Performance & Thought Leadership: Define and track KPIs. Stay current on industry trends (data science, alternative data, data collaboration) and contribute thought leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (Data Science, Engineering, Math, Stats, Comp Sci, or related). Postgraduate degree preferred.
• 7+ years in a senior-level data science role, including experience leading projects and supervising other data scientists.
• 3+ years proven experience in strategic consulting, management consulting, or a related field (data-driven decision-making focus).
• Experience with credit risk or pricing models in the financial industry.

• Programming: Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.

• Analytics: Strong proficiency and working experience with statistical methods, Machine Learning algorithms, and data mining.

• Data Visualization: Working knowledge of tools like Tableau, Power BI, etc.

• Big Data/Cloud: Experience with PySpark and distributed computing using Apache Spark within Azure Synapse.

• Highly Advantageous: Experience designing/developing Synapse Pipelines (integrating SQL, Spark, APIs, orchestration) and experience with Delta Lake / Delta Tables, Databricks, or other modern data lakehouse technologies.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IFyou meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [e-mail]