Data Scientist

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016054/MNG

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you ready to turn data into impact?
This is your chance to join a forward-thinking team where your expertise in data science won’t just be used – it will be celebrated. If you’ve ever wanted to design models, uncover insights, and shape strategies that directly influence business decisions, this role is for you.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a leading organization that thrives on innovation and data-driven transformation. They’re looking for a Data Scientist to tackle complex challenges, build advanced models, and translate data into actionable intelligence. This is an opportunity to be at the center of strategic growth – where your work drives measurable results across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design, build, and deploy robust statistical and machine learning models for prediction and optimization.
- Analyze large, complex datasets to uncover meaningful trends and patterns.
- Transform analytical insights into compelling stories and visualisations for all stakeholders.
- Own the data lifecycle – from cleaning and pre-processing to production-ready datasets.
- Design and run experiments (A/B testing) to validate hypotheses and measure impact.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions into operational workflows.
- Stay at the forefront of data science, machine learning, and AI innovation.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

- Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- Strong programming expertise in Python (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn) and/or SAS, plus SQL.
- Deep understanding of statistical concepts, modelling, and experimental design.
- Hands-on experience with machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
- Strong communication skills to present complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven critical-thinking and problem-solving ability.

Preferred:

- Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SAS Visual Analytics.
- Familiarity with big data frameworks like Apache Spark or Hadoop.
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Apply now!

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If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.

For more information, contact:
Kholo Mongalo
Recruitment Researcher in Actuarial & Analytics
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