Are you a seasoned Senior Data Science Consultant who enjoys combining advanced analytics with strategic consulting to drive real business impact?

A leading data and analytics organisation is seeking a Senior Data Science Consultant to join its growing, high-performing Data Science team. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex data science initiatives, partner closely with clients, and translate sophisticated analytical insights into clear, actionable business strategies.

In this role, you’ll work at the intersection of data science, consulting, and decision-making, delivering insight-driven solutions that help organisations unlock value from large and alternative datasets. You will collaborate directly with senior stakeholders, influence strategic direction, and play a key role in shaping advanced analytics products and capabilities in a remote or hybrid working environment.

This position is ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in client-facing roles, enjoys leading analytical projects end-to-end, and is passionate about using data to solve complex commercial challenges.

Requirements:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field. Postgraduate degree preferred.

·        Proven experience (3+ years) in strategic consulting, management consulting, or a related field, with a focus on data-driven decision-making. 

·        Proven experience (7+ years) in a senior level data science role with experience in leading projects and supervising other data scientists.

·        Experience with credit risk or pricing models in the financial industry would be advantageous.

·        Strong proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages such as Python and SQL. 

·        Working knowledge of data management and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc…) and techniques.

·        Strong proficiency and proven working experience with statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.

·        Experience with PySpark and distributed computing using Apache Spark within Azure Synapse.

·        Experience designing and developing Synapse Pipelines that integrate: SQL stored procedures, Spark jobs, API integrations, Orchestration and automation flows is highly advantageous

·        Experience with Delta Lake / Delta Tables, Databricks, or other modern data lakehouse technologies is a strong advantage.

Should you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to it.vacancy@stand-outstaffing.co.za. You can also contact the team on XXX-XXXX or alternatively you can visit our website www.stand-outstaffing.co.za

Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.