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Data Science Developer (Retail) BryanstonCenturion

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Job Location:

Centurion - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (17 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client in the retail industry is seeking to employ a Mid-Level Data Scientist / Data Science Architect / Data Science Developer to join their team based in Bryanston or Centurion.

Exciting Opportunity:
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team where your data science machine learning and data engineering skills will make an immediate impact. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative data products advanced analytics solutions and commercially valuable projects while collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders.


Requirements:
  • BSc Honours / MSc in Statistics Mathematics Computer Science Data Science Engineering or a related field preferred.
  • Relevant postgraduate qualification advantageous.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in data science analytics engineering machine learning engineering or a related field.
  • Proven experience designing data solutions building data pipelines and delivering machine learning or advanced analytics projects in production environments.
  • Very high proficiency in SQL Python and Power BI.
  • Strong experience in data architecture and data pipeline design.
  • Strong machine learning engineering experience including model development deployment and maintenance.
  • Experience with data modelling ETL/ELT processes and performance optimisation.
  • Strong analytical statistical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Experience designing scalable data workflows and integrating multiple data sources.
  • Ability to prototype and productionise analytical and machine learning solutions.
  • Familiarity with software engineering best practices version control and testing principles.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel advantageous.
  • Professional report writing documentation and technical communication skills.
  • Familiarity with Agile concepts and their application in data science and product development.
  • Experience working with logistical and/or geographic data will be advantageous.
  • Strong attention to detail and a passion for data analytics and innovation particularly within retail and/or insurance.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Client-centric approach with the ability to engage confidently with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning and innovation.
Responsibilities:
  • Design and improve data architectures that support advanced analytics machine learning solutions and scalable product delivery.
  • Build optimise and maintain robust data pipelines for the ingestion transformation and delivery of data from multiple internal and external sources.
  • Develop deploy and maintain machine learning models and analytical solutions.
  • Collaborate with business and production stakeholders to deliver practical high-impact data solutions.
  • Investigate and evaluate new data sources technologies and approaches to identify commercial opportunities.
  • Drive innovation through prototyping and the development of new data-driven solutions products and features.
  • Translate business challenges into effective technical and analytical solutions.
  • Support and improve existing predictive models analytical products and decision-support tools.
  • Contribute to best practices in code quality documentation solution design and deployment processes.
  • Provide input into technical direction and architecture decisions.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across data science and product development initiatives.
  • Analyse interpret and communicate complex data to support business decision-making.
  • Work with stakeholders across different teams and client environments to understand requirements and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.
  • Share knowledge through peer coaching technical discussions team presentations and broader business updates.
  • Estimate work accurately prioritise effectively and deliver projects within agreed deadlines.
  • Contribute to the development of scalable commercially valuable data products and proof-of-concepts.
Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks your application has been unsuccessful.



Required Experience:

IC


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