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Senior Data Scientist jobs in South Africa

Jobs found: 12 192
Absa Group
Johannesburg
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

A leading African bank is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their Personal and Private Banking Data Science team. This role involves collaborating with specialists to unlock insights from data, guiding AI projects, and mentoring junior members. With a requirement of over 7 years of experience in data science, candidates should hold a relevant degree and showcase a strong proficiency in...

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Vodafone
Johannesburg
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

A leading telecommunications company in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Data Scientist to join their Big Data and AI team. The role involves designing AI solutions, collaborating with diverse teams, and deploying predictive models. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a quantitative field and 4-6 years of relevant experience. Successful candidates will enjoy a vibrant work...

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Job Crystal
Gauteng
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

Job Specification About the Role As a data scientist on our team, you will work on new product development in a small team environment writing production code in both run-time and build-time environments. You will help propose and build data-driven solutions for high-value customer problems by discovering, extracting, and modeling knowledge from large-scale natural language datasets. You will...

13 hours ago
Bespoke Labs
South Africa
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

A leading AI research organization is seeking a high-impact Senior Data Scientist for a 2-4 months contract. This remote role requires deep expertise in machine learning and applied statistics to curate datasets for AI model training. Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience in data science, a strong background in applied statistics, and proven production ownership of models. The...

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Hire Resolve
Centurion
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

Overview Hire Resolve is currently assisting one of their clients, a leading Telematics company in Centurion, in looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Scientist. Responsibilities - Develop and apply advanced analytics techniques to extract insights from large and complex data sets - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy machine learning...

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Absa Bank
Johannesburg
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.Job SummaryWe are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to...

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Absa Bank Limited
Johannesburg
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

A leading financial services provider in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Data Scientist to join its data science team. You will work on complex AI projects, mentor junior team members, and collaborate across various departments. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in data science, strong machine learning and programming skills, and a relevant degree. This role offers an opportunity...

13 hours ago
BigTalent
Cape Town
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

A leading analytics firm in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their team. The role involves designing machine learning models, analyzing complex datasets with SQL and Python, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a related field and over 5 years of experience in data science, specifically in predictive models for credit risk. This position...

13 hours ago
ZappiStore
Cape Town
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

A leading marketing technology firm is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist based in Cape Town. In this role, you will own the modelling approach for key domains such as advertising effectiveness and product success prediction. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and a strong track record in research. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits,...

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Vodafone Group Plc
Johannesburg
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

When it comes to putting people first, we're number 1. The number 1 Top Employer in South Africa. Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2025. Role Purpose / Business Unit : - We are truly data-driven, committed to delivering intelligent solutions that enhance customer experience and business performance. Our Big Data and AI team plays a pivotal role in enabling this transformation by...

13 hours ago
Spane4all
Johannesburg
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

A leading analytics firm in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Data Scientist to innovate and implement advanced analytics methodologies. You will utilize your expertise in machine learning and statistical analysis to address business challenges. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and a strong understanding of the Credit Life Cycle. The role involves collaborating with various...

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FNB Namibia
Johannesburg
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

A financial services institution in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to implement innovative analytical methodologies and advanced models that support business strategies. This role involves collaboration across departments to enhance business insights, develop predictive models, and ensure compliance with data governance. Candidates should have over five years of experience in...

13 hours ago
RMB Nigeria Limited
Johannesburg
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

A Financial Services Company in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to innovate and implement analytical methodologies. The role requires over 5 years of experience in data science, with a strong focus on building predictive models and collaborating across business units. The candidate should have a solid understanding of the credit life cycle and familiarity with pricing strategies....

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Rmbwestport
Johannesburg
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

A leading analytics firm in South Africa is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to innovate pricing and analytical methodologies. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in data analytics and strong programming skills in Python as well as a solid understanding of the credit lifecycle. In this role, you will collaborate with various departments, develop advanced models, and provide...

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Wesbank
Johannesburg
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

A major financial institution seeks a Senior Data Scientist in Johannesburg. The role includes planning, building, and implementing innovative analytical methodologies to address business challenges. Responsibilities involve collaborating across departments and utilizing machine learning and advanced analytics to drive business outcomes. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience,...

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BigTalent
Cape Town
R200 000 – R300 000 per year

Senior Data Scientist/Engineer (Platform and Enablement Lead) Job Openings Senior Data Scientist/Engineer (Platform and Enablement Lead) About the job Senior Data Scientist/Engineer (Platform and Enablement Lead) We're Hiring: Senior Data Scientist / Data Engineering (Platform and Enablement Lead) Bellville, Cape Town (Hybrid) Are you passionate about empowering data teams and building robust...

Hybrid
13 hours ago
Hire Resolve
Centurion
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

A leading Telematics company in Centurion is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist to leverage advanced analytics and machine learning. This full-time role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science and significant experience in AI and data science, with a focus on machine learning in commercial settings. The candidate will develop and integrate AI solutions,...

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ZappiStore
Cape Town
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

Senior Data Scientist Application Deadline: 26 February 2026 Department: Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Cape Town, SA Compensation: R1,200,000 - R1,600,000 / year Description We're trying to predict how consumers will respond to ads and product concepts before companies spend millions producing them. We’re aiming to go well beyond simple LLM wrappers into actual...

13 hours ago
BigTalent
Johannesburg
R400 000 – R500 000 per year

A global analytics organisation is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead model development and deliver analytical solutions. Located in Johannesburg with a hybrid work model, this role requires 5-8 years of experience in data science, expertise in Python, and strong communication skills. You will work with cross-functional teams and present findings to guide strategic business decisions in...

Hybrid
13 hours ago
BigTalent
Cape Town
R200 000 – R300 000 per year

A leading analytics-driven organization is seeking a Senior Data Scientist/Engineer. This role focuses on managing central data science platforms, mentoring data teams, and establishing data governance policies. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of experience in data science, strong skills in Python, R, SQL, and expertise in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. This hybrid position offers an...

Hybrid
13 hours ago
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