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Senior Data Science Consultant

RPO Recruitment
Cape Town Full-day Full-time

Description:

A pioneering software company is looking for an experienced Senior Data Science Consultant with the strategic and technical expertise to lead data projects and deliver business insights through advanced modeling.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead data science projects and supervise a team of analysts.

  • Analyze industry trends and client data to create strategic roadmaps.

  • Maintain client relationships and explain technical findings to stakeholders.

  • Build predictive models and forecasting algorithms using large datasets.

  • Develop KPI frameworks and dashboards to track business initiatives.

  • Stay current with emerging technologies and share best practices.

  • Collaborate with sales teams to identify new business opportunities and service offerings.

  • Oversee data collection and cleaning processes to ensure high-quality inputs for modeling.

  • Provide strategic recommendations on cost optimization and risk management using alternative data.

Requirements:

  • Degree in a quantitative field like data science, engineering, or mathematics.

  • Seven years in senior data science roles with leadership experience.

  • Three years of experience in strategic or management consulting.

  • Proficiency in Python and SQL for machine learning and data analysis.

  • Experience with big data tools like PySpark, Azure Synapse, and Databricks.

  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

  • Background in financial credit risk or pricing models is preferred.

Benefits

  • Salary: negotiable.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
  • You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your
    CV: tech@rpo-recruit.za.com.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Requirements:

A pioneering software company is looking for an experienced Senior Data Science Consultant with the strategic and technical expertise to lead data projects and deliver business insights through advanced modeling.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead data science projects and supervise a team of analysts.

  • Analyze industry trends and client data to create strategic roadmaps.

  • Maintain client relationships and explain technical findings to stakeholders.

  • Build predictive models and forecasting algorithms using large datasets.

  • Develop KPI frameworks and dashboards to track business initiatives.

  • Stay current with emerging technologies and share best practices.

  • Collaborate with sales teams to identify new business opportunities and service offerings.

  • Oversee data collection and cleaning processes to ensure high-quality inputs for modeling.

  • Provide strategic recommendations on cost optimization and risk management using alternative data.

Requirements:

  • Degree in a quantitative field like data science, engineering, or mathematics.

  • Seven years in senior data science roles with leadership experience.

  • Three years of experience in strategic or management consulting.

  • Proficiency in Python and SQL for machine learning and data analysis.

  • Experience with big data tools like PySpark, Azure Synapse, and Databricks.

  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

  • Background in financial credit risk or pricing models is preferred.

Benefits

  • Salary: negotiable.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
  • You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your
    CV: tech@rpo-recruit.za.com.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

A pioneering software company is looking for an experienced Senior Data Science Consultant with the strategic and technical expertise to lead data projects and deliver business insights through advanced modeling.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead data science projects and supervise a team of analysts.

  • Analyze industry trends and client data to create strategic roadmaps.

  • Maintain client relationships and explain technical findings to stakeholders.

  • Build predictive models and forecasting algorithms using large datasets.

  • Develop KPI frameworks and dashboards to track business initiatives.

  • Stay current with emerging technologies and share best practices.

  • Collaborate with sales teams to identify new business opportunities and service offerings.

  • Oversee data collection and cleaning processes to ensure high-quality inputs for modeling.

  • Provide strategic recommendations on cost optimization and risk management using alternative data.

Requirements:

  • Degree in a quantitative field like data science, engineering, or mathematics.

  • Seven years in senior data science roles with leadership experience.

  • Three years of experience in strategic or management consulting.

  • Proficiency in Python and SQL for machine learning and data analysis.

  • Experience with big data tools like PySpark, Azure Synapse, and Databricks.

  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

  • Background in financial credit risk or pricing models is preferred.

Benefits

  • Salary: negotiable.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
  • You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your
    CV: tech@rpo-recruit.za.com.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

  • Lead data science projects and supervise a team of analysts.

  • Analyze industry trends and client data to create strategic roadmaps.

  • Maintain client relationships and explain technical findings to stakeholders.

  • Build predictive models and forecasting algorithms using large datasets.

  • Develop KPI frameworks and dashboards to track business initiatives.

  • Stay current with emerging technologies and share best practices.

  • Collaborate with sales teams to identify new business opportunities and service offerings.

  • Oversee data collection and cleaning processes to ensure high-quality inputs for modeling.

  • Provide strategic recommendations on cost optimization and risk management using alternative data.

  • Degree in a quantitative field like data science, engineering, or mathematics.

  • Seven years in senior data science roles with leadership experience.

  • Three years of experience in strategic or management consulting.

  • Proficiency in Python and SQL for machine learning and data analysis.

  • Experience with big data tools like PySpark, Azure Synapse, and Databricks.

  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

  • Background in financial credit risk or pricing models is preferred.

  • Salary: negotiable.
  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
  • You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your
    CV: tech@rpo-recruit.za.com.
22 Jan 2026;   from: careers24.com

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