Data Science Developer (Retail) - Bryanston/Centurion

HeadHunters • Commerce • Bachelor's Degree • Python • SQL • Power BI • ETL/ELT • Microsoft Excel • 1 day ago
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≈ $22k – $40k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Centurion)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026. HeadHunters scores A on the Alion truth index.

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HeadHunters is a South African recruitment agency based in Gqeberha that sources permanent and contract staff for employers in finance, insurance, sales, manufacturing, engineering, hospitality and other sectors. Its adverts, published on the JobMail job board, cover Gqeberha, Durban, Sandton, Centurion, Pretoria, Pietermaritzburg, George and other South African cities on behalf of client companies. Recent assignments include commercial underwriters, external customer sales consultants, financial planning associates, creditors controllers, financial managers and solar installation electricians.
headhunters.co.za • HQ: Gqeberha, South Africa • Professional Services • Executive Search • Recruiting & Staffing
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.
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