Ops Specialist: Data Science (Insights)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026.
Business unit, Department, Reporting
Business Unit
Operate Paas & Saas
Department
Data Insights and Automation
Job grade/level
S6
Core Description
As an Ops Specialist Data Scientist, you will be responsible for data science output in projects, solving a variety of use cases for BCX and its clients. Your core responsibility will involve utilizing emerging Data Science frameworks and tools like SQL, Python, BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc), as well as ML and AI, to support the team in resolving identified challenges.
Key Deliverables / Primary Functions
- Perform data analysis on diverse set of data.
- Build insightful data visualisations.
- Train and serve machine learning models.
- Provide data and model driven insight to stakeholders.
- Write project and analytics documentation.
Core Functional Skills & Capabilities
Data Science
Data Analysis
Stakeholder management
Communication
Analytical and Problem Solving
Core Behavioural Competencies
Job Match
Delivering Results & Meeting customer expectations
Creating & Innovating
Presenting and Communicating information
Working with people
Learning & Researching
Minimum Qualifications
NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Computer Science or Actuarial Science
OR NQF 4: Grade 12
Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage
NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Statistics or Engineering
Experience
3 years relevant experience of which at least 1 year must have been in a data science environment including: programming language such as R, SQL, Python; visualization software such as PowerBI, Tableau or MicroStrategy
Or
5 years relevant experience of which at least 1 year must have been in a data science environment including: programming language such as R, SQL, Python; visualization software such as PowerBI, Tableau or MicroStrategy
Certifications
Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry
Level of Engagement & Span of Control
Special Requirements / Employment Condition
Workplace / Physical Requirements
Hybrid Remote Worker
Billable