Senior Data Scientist — Predictive AI & Production Models

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Resolve is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for a contract position based in Johannesburg, focusing on turning complex data into actionable insights that drive intelligent automation and cost reduction.

You will apply statistical modelling, machine learning, data analytics and visualization to key business areas, with emphasis on identifying new products and enabling value creation across Finance, Risk and Operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or AI engineering.
• Master's degree in Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
• Strong proficiency with SQL, APIs, and data libraries.

Responsibilities

• Source, cleanse, and prepare structured and unstructured data.
• Design, build, and deploy predictive and prescriptive models for forecasting, anomaly detection, and process optimization.
• Build interactive dashboards and reports to present insights to business stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with data governance and privacy frameworks.

Skills

SQL

Data Science

Statistical Modelling

Machine Learning

Data Analytics

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or related field

Professional certification in Machine Learning or AI

Doctoral (PhD) in Data Science or related discipline

Tools

APIs

Data libraries

SQL

Job description

Hire Resolve is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for a contract position based in Johannesburg, focusing on turning complex data into actionable insights that drive intelligent automation and cost reduction.

You will apply statistical modelling, machine learning, data analytics and visualization to key business areas, with emphasis on identifying new products and enabling value creation across Finance, Risk and Operations.