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Lead Data Scientist
Location: | Cape Town |
Type: | Permanent |
Reference: | #GZ60795 |
Company: | e-Merge IT Recruitment |
If you love the thrill of optimising models, scaling AI across millions of users, and getting your hands dirty with everything from Python to XGBoost, then this one’s for you.
What you’ll be doing:
- Designing and deploying ML solutions that don’t just sit in a sandbox but make a real impact in a live business environment.
- Leading, mentoring, and growing a team of data scientists and analysts.
- Partnering with senior stakeholders and executives to transform complex business problems into data-driven solutions.
- Driving best practices in reproducible coding, data ethics, and compliance in the financial services space.
- Working with cutting-edge tools and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) to deliver scalable, production-ready solutions.
What you’ll need in your toolkit:
- Honours degree in Data Science (Master’s or PhD gets you bonus points).
- Track record of delivering real-world ML/AI solutions.
- Deep knowledge of Python/R, SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Strong exposure to cloud computing and data pipelines.
- Experience leading teams, influencing at exec level, and managing cross-functional projects.
- A passion for mentoring, sharing knowledge, and building a learning culture.
Why this role rocks:
You’ll be in a business that takes data science seriously — not as a buzzword, but as the core driver of how they deliver value to clients. Expect big data, big impact, and big opportunities to shape the future of how banking is done in South Africa.
Reference Number for this role is GZ60795. This is a contract role based in Cape Town, offering a cost-to-company salary of Extremely ATTRACTIVE PA
Contact Garth at az.oc.egrem-e@zhtrag or call 011 463 3633 to chat about this and other data science opportunities.
E-Merge IT Recruitment is a niche agency, and we’re all about connecting top talent with the right roles. Browse our site at www.e-merge.co.za for more positions.
Referral bonus: If you know someone perfect for this role, send them our way — we pay cash for successful referrals!
Posted on 05 Sep 09:34, Closing date 4 Nov
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