Senior Data Scientist

OutsideCapital; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics consultancy in South Africa seeks a hands-on practitioner with over 5 years of coding experience in Python and SQL. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in hard sciences and the adaptability to thrive in a client-facing consulting role. This position focuses on problem-solving and managing client expectations, contributing to innovative solutions in the field of Data Science and AI. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of Generative AI in healthcare.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience coding in Python and SQL.
• Ability to manage client expectations in consulting environments.
• Strong educational background in hard sciences.

Skills

Hands-on coding (Python/SQL)

Resilience and adaptability

Problem-solving

Education

Background in Engineering, Physics, Actuarial Science, or Mathematics

Job description

We are partnering with a global powerhouse in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence—a firm established in Australia and now operating as a major Joint Venture with South Africa’s leading health insurer. This organization is not just an analytics consultancy; they are the Global Enterprise Partner for Anthropic (creators of Claude), placing them at the bleeding edge of Generative AI implementation in healthcare.

Profile for Success:

• The "Builder" Mindset: You must be a hands‑on practitioner. We are looking for 5+ years of experience where you have personally written the code (Python/SQL) to solve problems, rather than just managing others who do it.
• Academic Rigour: A background in "hard" sciences is highly preferred—Engineering, Physics, Actuarial Science, or Mathematics.
• Consulting DNA: You must demonstrate the resilience and adaptability to work in a client-facing consulting environment, managing expectations and delivering under pressure.