Senior Data Scientist

Tenth Revolution Group; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data consulting firm in Sandton is seeking a senior data contractor to join their high-impact Data Science team. The role focuses on building and deploying AI and machine learning models that solve real business problems. Strong experience in ML and AI is essential, along with effective communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work setup, with three days in-office and two days remote, providing high visibility and the opportunity to influence critical projects.

Qualifications

• Strong ML & AI experience (building, training, deploying models).
• Confident, outgoing, and proactive personality.
• Ability to challenge assumptions and guide the business.
• Strong communication and stakeholder leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Build models that solve real business problems.
• Drive the AI and machine learning initiatives within the team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to influence project direction.

Skills

Machine Learning

AI

AWS

Python

SQL

Job description

Providing expert Data Contractors across South Africa to help teams scale fast | Flexible. Cost-Effective. No Hiring Bottlenecks.

A major retail group is investing heavily in AI and Machine Learning, and we’re building a high-impact Data Science team to drive it. This is a senior, hands‑on role focused on building real models that solve real business problems. High visibility, minimal red tape, and space to influence.

Key Focus Areas

• AWS, Python, SQL

Work Setup

Hybrid: 3 days in-office (Sandton), 2 days remote

Qualifications

• Strong ML & AI experience (building, training, deploying models)
• Confident, outgoing, proactive
• Able to challenge assumptions and guide the business
• Strong communication and stakeholder leadership