Data Science Specialist

Recruiter:

EQ Plus

Job Ref:

GTG008209/MG

Date posted:

Monday, July 14, 2025

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

Salary:

Hourly

SUMMARY:
An opportunity exists for a Data Science Specialist to join our Client, a leading South African establishment with an international footprint. This is a contract role and is based in Cape Town (hybrid working environment).

POSITION INFO:
The ideal candidates will bring strong experience in data modelling, advanced analytics, and business intelligence reporting, with a particular focus on Power BI, MS Databricks, and SQL.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain executive-level dashboards and reports using Power BI
Leverage Databricks for data processing, analysis, and insight generation
Extract, transform, and manage large datasets using SQL
Translate complex data into actionable insights for leadership teams across South Africa and the broader African region

Requirements:

Proven experience working in enterprise-scale environments
Strong business acumen with a focus on decision-support analytics
Ability to communicate insights clearly to C-level stakeholders

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