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Data Lead / Senior Data Scientist - Klapmuts

Vine Recruitment

South Africa · On-site Full-time Lead 1w ago

About the role

Skills & Experience

  • Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, Economics)
  • 5–10 years’ experience in data science, analytics, or leadership roles
  • Proven experience leading or mentoring data teams
  • Strong SQL and ability to work with large datasets
  • Experience with BI and data visualisation tools
  • Strong commercial and marketing mindset; able to translate data into actionable insights
  • Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on

Personal Attributes

  • Clear communicator who simplifies complex data into business insights
  • Confident leader with a passion for developing talent
  • Influential stakeholder manager who drives data-led decision-making
  • Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
  • Embraces AI to enhance analysis and decision-making
  • Curious, commercially minded, and results-driven

Please email your CV through to annemie@vinerecruitment.co.za with a photo, salary expectation, location and availability.

Requirements

  • Proven experience leading or mentoring data teams
  • Strong SQL and ability to work with large datasets
  • Experience with BI and data visualisation tools
  • Strong commercial and marketing mindset; able to translate data into actionable insights
  • Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on
  • Clear communicator who simplifies complex data into business insights
  • Confident leader with a passion for developing talent
  • Influential stakeholder manager who drives data-led decision-making
  • Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
  • Embraces AI to enhance analysis and decision-making
  • Curious, commercially minded, and results-driven

Skills

AIBIData VisualizationSQL

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