Senior Data Science Consultant (Remote - South Africa) – R900k to R1.2mil per annum

SUMMARY:
Senior Data Science Consultant (Remote - South Africa) – R900k to R1.2mil per annum

POSITION INFO:

Join a dynamic and innovative Data Science team as a Senior Data Science Consultant, where strategic thinking meets technical excellence. In this full-time remote role, you''ll collaborate with clients to uncover strategic insights from alternative data and guide impactful, data-driven decisions across industries.

Responsibilities:

• Design and lead end-to-end data science projects aligned with client objectives.
• Provide strategic consulting grounded in data analytics and alternative data insights.
• Develop predictive models, data products, and forecasting tools.
• Translate data insights into actionable business strategies for clients.
• Lead project teams and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Develop performance metrics and communicate results via dashboards and reports.
• Support business development through client engagement, upselling, and cross-selling.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor''s degree in Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field (Postgraduate preferred).
• 5+ years in a senior data science role, including leadership of projects and teams.
• 2+ years in strategic or management consulting with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Expertise in Python, SQL, and data visualization (Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with Azure Synapse, Azure ML, PySpark, Databricks, and Delta Lake.
• Proven ability to build and orchestrate Synapse Pipelines (SQL, Spark, APIs).
• Advantageous: Azure Data Scientist Associate certification, experience in banking/insurance pricing or risk models.
• Passion for staying ahead in AI, ML, and alternative data trends.

The Reference Number for this position is NG60416 which is a Remote role offering a salary of R900k up to R1.2 mil per annum salary negotiable based on experience. E-mail Nokuthula on nokuthulag@ e-Merge.co.za or call her for a chat on to discuss this and other opportunities.

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