Senior Data Science Consultant - Remote Strategy & Insights

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Data Science Consultant in Cape Town (Remote). The role involves designing and leading data science projects, providing strategic insights, and leveraging data analytics to drive client value. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in data science, proven experience in consulting, and skills in tools like Python and SQL. A deep understanding of data-driven decision-making and industry trends is essential. Interested candidates should apply by sending their CV to Gaby Turner or the general email provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic consulting with data-driven decision-making.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages like Python and SQL.
• Experience with modern data lakehouse technologies like Delta Lake.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead data science projects and provide strategic insights.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets to derive actionable insights.
• Define key performance indicators and develop measurement frameworks.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Machine learning algorithms

Data visualization

Cloud computing (Azure)

SQL

Python

Data mining

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science or related field

Postgraduate degree (preferred)

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Azure Synapse Analytics

Databricks

PySpark

Job description

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Data Science Consultant in Cape Town (Remote). The role involves designing and leading data science projects, providing strategic insights, and leveraging data analytics to drive client value. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in data science, proven experience in consulting, and skills in tools like Python and SQL. A deep understanding of data-driven decision-making and industry trends is essential. Interested candidates should apply by sending their CV to Gaby Turner or the general email provided.