Lead Data Scientist jobs in Western Cape

A leading analytics firm in Cape Town is seeking a Data Scientist to lead the development of pricing and markdown optimisation models. The role involves enhancing existing algorithms, translating complex problems into actionable solutions, and working closely with data engineering teams. Candidates should have a strong background in statistical modelling, experience in Python or R, and a solid...

A leading online education provider is seeking a Data Scientist III to lead analytical research and machine learning initiatives in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience, strong programming skills in Python, and the ability to drive significant business impact through data science. You will collaborate with various teams to develop cutting-edge data solutions...

A fast-growing startup in Cape Town is seeking a skilled data scientist to lead the development of production-grade machine learning systems. The role involves owning new data products from concept to production, mentoring a team of analysts, and designing advanced models for insights generation. Candidates should possess a postgraduate degree in a quantitative field and have over 3 years of...

A leading technology company is seeking a Data Scientist to develop AI solutions and drive impactful data-driven insights. This role combines strong analytical and modeling skills with hands-on AI development. Candidates should have a Master’s or Ph.D. in a quantitative field or equivalent experience, plus proficiency in Python or R. Responsibilities include building predictive models and...

A leading educational technology company in Cape Town is seeking a Data Scientist III to lead analytical research and machine learning initiatives. The role requires strong programming skills, a background in data science, and the ability to engage with stakeholders effectively. Responsibilities include statistical analysis, project delivery, and collaboration with engineers. The ideal candidate...

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A data-driven financial services firm in Cape Town is seeking a Data Scientist specializing in Credit Risk. In this high-impact role, you will design scorecards and risk models, leveraging Python and machine learning. The ideal candidate has 4-5 years of experience, preferably in a non-bank lender, and possesses strong analytics and programming skills. This position offers a hybrid work...

ENVIRONMENT: Our client is on the hunt for a Data Scientist who can make machines think smarter than humans. Based in George where your models run fast and the coffee runs faster, you ll join a team that s redefining how data drives business. They re not here to build pretty dashboards, they re here to solve real problems with machine learning that drives smarter decisions, cuts costs, and fuels...

A leading analytics firm in Stellenbosch is seeking a Data Scientist to help build the next generation of intelligence analysis tools. You will develop statistical models to extract insights from massive datasets and collaborate with product and engineering teams on analytical workflows. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in data science or applied analytics, strong Python skills...

A leading contact center service provider in Cape Town is seeking a Data Scientist to provide strategic insights and drive improvement initiatives. The role focuses on utilizing advanced analytics to enhance customer experiences. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in data science within a contact center environment and proficiency in tools like Power BI and SQL....

A leading data-driven firm in Cape Town is seeking a Data Scientist to transform complex data into innovative marketing strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in data science, specifically in predictive modeling and machine learning. Proficiency in Python, R, and SQL is required. This role emphasizes collaboration with teams to implement data-driven marketing...

A leading technology firm in Cape Town is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to develop innovative AI models focused on enhancing influencer marketing strategies. This role involves analyzing large datasets to provide actionable insights and requires expertise in Python and machine learning frameworks. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and should have 2-4...

A leading gaming company in Cape Town is seeking a Data Scientist (Experimentation) to enhance their experimentation platform. You will play a key role in designing and analyzing experiments that drive data-driven decisions across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a quantitative degree and 1+ years of experience in data analytics or data science. Strong SQL and visualization tool...

Purpose of Role The Senior Data Scientist is responsible for developing and executing the Foundation’s enterprise-wide data and analytics vision, strategy, policies, standards, and roadmap. This high-level leadership role oversees all aspects of data, analytics, integration, and knowledge management across the organization. Objectives of Role - Develop and define the overall data and knowledge...

Data Scientist GVW Group invites applications for the Data Scientist position. Description We are seeking a Data Scientist who combines strong analytical and modeling skills with hands‑on AI solution development. In this role you will build predictive models, evaluate complex datasets, and design AI agents and automations that address real business problems. You will partner closely with...

About the job Data Scientist - Credit Risk Data Scientist - Credit Risk Shape the Future of Credit Analytics in a Fast-Paced, High-Impact Role Data Science Hybrid (Cape Town CBD) Market Related UK Working Hours (9 -5) About Our Client Our client is an agile, data-driven financial services company with a strong focus on credit innovation. They operate in a fast-paced environment, leveraging...

We are seeking a Data Scientist passionate about turning complex commercial challenges into actionable, high-impact solutions? Were looking for someone to take the lead on our pricing and markdown optimisation models, refactoring and redesigning them to improve performance, scalability, and business value. Youll work closely with data engineering and commercial teams to enhance demand...

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Data Scientist in George. The ideal candidate will leverage machine learning techniques to create powerful production-ready models from messy data. Responsibilities include data preparation, model building, and performance monitoring. Candidates should have a degree in Data Science or Actuarial Science, with at least 3 years of relevant experience in the...

A Data Scientist will often work as part of a multidisciplinary team, using data and analytics to inform and achieve organisational goals, exploring existing and new data using a range of statistical tools and techniques. Job Description Data Scientist Job Purpose: You will provide high-level strategic and tactical insights to identify, prioritise, and drive improvement initiatives....

We are seeking a Data Scientist to join our team in Cape Town, onsite. The Data Scientist will enhance, maintain, and evolve the analytical and optimisation models used to drive product assortment decisionsincluding substitution logic, leftover-stock ("carcass") balancing, and fraud-related anomaly detection. This is a highly analytical, process-driven role suited to someone with a strong...