Senior Data Scientist / AI & Data Consultant

Communicate Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking a seasoned Data Science/AI/Data Engineering professional in Gauteng. The role emphasizes hands-on data work, AI/ML initiatives, and robust Python coding to solve complex analytics problems across cloud platforms.

The candidate should bring 3–8 years of relevant experience and a degree in CS/IT-related field, with practical experience in Snowflake, Matillion, and ETL/ELT pipelines. This is a demanding, impact-driven position for a senior data professional.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3–8 years’ experience in Data Science, AI, Data Engineering or related discipline.

Skills

Data Science

AI/ML

Python

Analytics problems

Data Engineering

Cloud platforms

Consulting experience

Education

Computer Science / Software Engineering / IT degree

Tools

Snowflake

Matillion

Fivetran

ETL/ELT

Job description

The Powers Required:

• Minimum 3–8 years’ relevant experience within Data Science, AI, Data Engineering or a related discipline.
• A relevant degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

And your technical toolkit must include:

• Strong Data Science capability
• Practical AI / Machine Learning experience
• Strong Python coding ability
• Experience solving complex analytical problems
• Solid Data Engineering knowledge
• Snowflake experience
• Matillion and/or Fivetran experience
• ETL / ELT pipeline experience
• Data / AI consulting experience
• Exposure to multiple cloud and data platforms

The world has plenty of people who can follow instructions.

My client is looking for the ones who can see what everyone else missed.

If you have the Data Science + AI + Python + Snowflake + Matillion/Fivetran + ETL/ELT + Consulting combination, your abilities may be exactly what this team needs.

Your next mission starts here.