Lead Data Scientist

Job Mail • Python • SQL • 6 days ago

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Salary

≈ $26k – $58k per year (Estimated)

Location

In office (Cape Town)

Seniority

Staff

Employment

Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 20, 2026. Job Mail scores C on the Alion truth index.

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Job Mail

Job Mail is a South African online job board offering a large selection of vacancies across the country and some positions abroad. Job seekers can search and apply for jobs online, upload a CV and receive job alerts, while employers and recruitment agencies can advertise positions to a broad national audience. The brand is one of the longer-established names in South African job advertising and is operated from South Africa.

jobmail.co.za • HQ: Pretoria, South Africa • Job Boards & Aggregators • Est. 1997

Ready to turn complex data into powerful business impact? Join a high-performing team where innovation, strategy, and advanced analytics come together to shape the future of a large-scale, fast-moving organisation.

We're looking for a Lead Data Scientist who thrives on solving complex problems, leading cutting-edge data initiatives, and mentoring top talent. This is a unique opportunity to influence enterprise-wide decisions and deliver data products that drive measurable value.

What You'll Do:

Lead and deliver advanced data science projects across diverse business areas
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that influence strategic decisions
Design and deploy scalable machine learning and analytics solutions
Partner with technical and business stakeholders to solve real-world challenges
Guide the development of robust, production-ready data products
Mentor and coach a growing team of data scientists, fostering excellence and innovation
Champion best practices, emerging technologies, and data-driven thinking

What You Bring:

Strong experience in data science, with a track record of solving complex business problems
Deep expertise in machine learning, statistical modelling, and data analysis
Proficiency in tools like Python, SQL, and modern data science frameworks
Proven leadership ability with experience mentoring or leading teams
A strategic mindset with the ability to connect data insights to business outcomes
Exceptional communication skills-you can tell compelling stories with data

What Sets You Apart:

You're a critical thinker who thrives in complexity
You're passionate about data and the possibilities it unlocks
You enjoy working in fast-paced, high-impact environments
You inspire those around you and elevate team performance

If you're ready to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact through data, this is your next move.

Apply now!

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Actuarial (Life, Short-Term, Pensions, Health, Quant)
Data Science & Advanced Analytics
Pricing & Product Modelling
Market, Credit & Quantitative Risk
Machine Learning & AI Specialists

If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain on our database for future opportunities.

For more information, contact:

Kholo Mongalo

Recruitment Researcher - Actuarial & Analytics

Connect with me on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kholo-v-mongalo-233541131

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Kholo Mongalo

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