Data Scientist and Analytic Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016575/ZG

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a technically accomplished Data Scientist who enjoys leading people as much as building intelligent models? A well-established consulting firm is looking for a driven analytics leader to take ownership of advanced AI and machine-learning solutions, while guiding a small, high-calibre team. This hybrid role is ideal for someone who wants to stay hands-on while influencing data strategy and client outcomes.

POSITION INFO:
You’ll be joining a consulting environment recognised for its strong analytical capability and meaningful impact across a range of industries. The culture values curiosity, innovation, and collaboration — offering the right balance between academic rigour and real-world application.

In this position, you will lead a compact team of data specialists and take responsibility for the design, development, and delivery of predictive and AI-driven models. You’ll work closely with clients, translating complex data into practical insights, while also shaping and strengthening the organisation’s analytics offering.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage, mentor, and develop a small team of data scientists and analysts
Design, build, and enhance predictive models, continuously improving performance
Deliver AI and machine-learning solutions tailored to client needs
Own the full modelling lifecycle: Data analysis, feature engineering, modelling, validation, and deployment
Present complex analytical insights in a clear, business-focused manner to stakeholders

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:
- Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline
- PhD highly advantageous
Experience:
- 2–3 years’ experience in a leadership or team-lead capacity
- Demonstrated end-to-end predictive modelling experience
- Strong, practical exposure to AI and machine learning (essential)
- Prior consulting experience beneficial
- Proven AI and machine-learning experience
- Prior experience leading a small team
Skills:
- Python proficiency (essential)
- SQL experience (advantageous)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Confidence communicating technical insights to non-technical audiences

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