Data Scientist

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITA006570/Tshep

Date posted:

Friday, November 6, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Are you a skilled Data Scientist ready for your next career move?
I specialize in connecting talented Data Scientists with exciting opportunities across consultancies, fintechs, start-ups, research-driven organisations, and large corporates.
I work with organisations that leverage data, advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical modelling to drive strategic decision-making, optimize performance, and unlock business value.
Whether your expertise lies in predictive modelling, machine learning, forecasting, statistical analysis, data visualization, or business intelligence, I'd be interested in connecting with you to explore opportunities aligned with your career goals.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements: - Relevant Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field - Strong Data Science experience - Strong Python experience for data analysis and model development - Strong SQL experience - Strong understanding of statistics, probability, and hypothesis testing - Experience with exploratory data analysis (EDA) and data preparation - Experience building and evaluating machine learning models - Experience with predictive analytics, classification, regression, clustering, and forecasting techniques - Experience with feature engineering and model optimization - Experience working with large and complex datasets - Experience with Scikit-learn and related machine learning libraries - Experience creating data visualizations and presenting insights to stakeholders - Experience translating business requirements into analytical solutions - Understanding of model validation and performance measurement techniques - Experience working in cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform - Experience with Git and version control systems - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills - Agile \/ Scrum experience - Passion for data, analytics, and continuous learning Advantageous: - Experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch - Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP) - Experience with Time Series Analysis and Forecasting - Experience with Deep Learning models - Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or Looker - Experience with Databricks or Apache Spark - Experience with Azure Machine Learning, AWS SageMaker, or Vertex AI - Experience with R programming language - Experience within Financial Services, Insurance, Telecommunications, Healthcare, or Retail environments - Experience conducting research-driven analytics projects If you're ready for your next Data Science opportunity, I'd love to hear from you. Send me your CV now to 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.

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