Data Scientist

Network Finance • Python • SQL • Power BI • 8 hours ago

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≈ $46k – $83k per year (Estimated)

Location

In office (South Africa)

Seniority

Senior · 5+ years exp

Employment

Full-Time

First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026.

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Network Finance

Founded in 1987, Network Finance is a specialized recruitment and talent solutions agency operating as a key division of Network Recruitment (part of ADvTECH Group). Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, the company provides executive search, permanent placement, and contract staffing tailored specifically to the finance, accounting, auditing, taxation, and actuarial sectors. Through its niche industry focus and global network spanning Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, it enables corporate clients and multinational enterprises to source highly qualified financial leaders and Chartered Accountants.

networkfinanceinternational.com • HQ: Johannesburg, South Africa • Executive Search • Recruiting & Staffing • 5000+ employees • Est. 1987

Tech stack of Network Finance

Key Responsibilities:

Build and deploy machine learning models
Analyse large and complex datasets
Generate actionable business insights
Design and evaluate experiments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Present findings to stakeholders
Identify new data opportunities
Drive innovation and continuous improvement
Mentor junior team members
Promote data science best practices
Support MLOps and model deployment processes
Ensure model quality and performance standards are met

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Honours degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, or similar quantitative field
Minimum 5 years' data science experience
At least 2 years in a senior-level role
Strong Python and SQL skills
Experience with machine learning techniques
Experience with statistical analysis and hypothesis testing
Experience with cloud platforms (preferably GCP)
Experience with model deployment and tracking
Understanding of Git and CI/CD practices
Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Data Studio

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