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MSP Staffing

Senior Data Scientist

MSP Staffing

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Senior position
  • Johannesburg
  • Posted 21 Jul 2026 by MSP Staffing
  • Expires in 34 days
  • Job 2642818
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About the position

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to join a dynamic Analytics team focused on delivering innovative data-driven solutions that create measurable business value. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly analytical professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges through advanced analytics, machine learning, and data science.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement advanced analytics and machine learning solutions to support strategic business decisions.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into data-driven solutions.
  • Analyse large and complex datasets to uncover valuable insights.
  • Design, build, validate, and maintain predictive models.
  • Perform experimental design and hypothesis testing to validate analytical findings.
  • Present technical findings in a clear and meaningful way to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Support the development and enhancement of analytics infrastructure, databases, and reporting solutions.
  • Retrain and optimise existing machine learning models where required.
  • Assist with migrating existing on-premises analytics solutions to cloud-based platforms.
  • Build reports and monitoring solutions to track model performance and stability.
  • Promote the adoption of analytics and data science across business units.

Minimum Requirements

  • BSc Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
  • Honours or Master's Degree will be advantageous.
  • Relevant technical certifications are beneficial.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in Data Science or Analytics.
  • Strong experience with Python, SQL Server, Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience delivering analytics projects from concept through implementation.
  • Azure experience will be advantageous.
  • Experience within Financial Services will be advantageous.
  • Advanced statistical analysis and machine learning.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Submit your CV to [Email Address Removed] or call [Phone Number Removed];.
Visit our website for more exciting career opportunities: [URL Removed]
Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 4 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

  • Strong experience
  • SQL Server
  • PowerPoint.
  • Senior Data Scientist

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MSP Staffing

About the agency

MSP Staffing is a Specialist Recruitment Agency that focuses on the Engineering & Construction, Mining, Finance, Trade & Technical, Supply Chain, Information Technology and Medical and Pharmaceutical sectors. MSP Staffing is dedicated to connecting top talent with opportunities both locally and abroad. With this in mind, our team of seasoned professionals bring a wealth of industry knowledge and a global perspective to the table. We have a deep understanding of the dynamic employment landscape and a proven track record of matching top-tier professionals with prestigious companies. Whether you're a talented individual seeking the perfect role or a forward-thinking organization in need of exceptional talent, MSP Staffing have the expertise to make it happen.

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