Senior Data Scientist – Gen AI & Predictive Analytics

Decision Inc.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Decision Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join our Data Information and Analytics team as a client-facing consultant.

You will work across industries to build analytics, predictive, and Gen AI models, with emphasis on Python and cloud platforms. You will translate complex data into clear insights, present findings to clients, and collaborate with colleagues to integrate models into BI and cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in a quantitative field (Actuarial Science, Maths, Stats, Economics, or Eng/CS).
• 3+ years in Data Science.
• Experience with cloud AI platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• Experience in AI governance and security.
• Experience building Gen AI solutions.
• Consulting experience is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to lead and coach junior consultants.
• Strong problem-solving and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop analytics and/or predictive and prescriptive models and/or Gen AI models to enable better decision making for clients.
• Participate in analysis and design sessions – determine best-fit solutions for clients.
• Delve for insights in client data and processes to improve their businesses.
• Integrate models into existing or new BI and/or cloud solutions with the team.
• Communicate progress with client and project teams.
• Produce insight and recommendation reports and presentations.

Skills

Data Science

Consulting experience

Cloud AI Platforms

Gen AI Solutions

CI/CD Pipelines

AI Governance & Security

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

BEng or BSc (Honours) in a relevant field

Master's in applied/pure Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or analytical field

CA(SA)

Actuarial Science

Tools

Python

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)

AI/ML tooling

Job description

Decision Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join our Data Information and Analytics team as a client-facing consultant.

You will work across industries to build analytics, predictive, and Gen AI models, with emphasis on Python and cloud platforms. You will translate complex data into clear insights, present findings to clients, and collaborate with colleagues to integrate models into BI and cloud solutions.