Senior Data Scientist/Engineer (Platform and Enablement Lead)
Summary
Lead the build and governance of a central data-science platform, mentor analysts, and drive adoption of best practices for scalable, secure analytics workflows in Python, SQL, and cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP).
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 data science platforms? Do you enjoy combining technical depth with mentoring and enablement? If so, this leadership role could be your next career move.
A leading analytics-driven organization is looking for a Senior Data Scientist (Platform and Enablement Lead) to take ownership of central data science infrastructure, champion best practices, and grow internal capabilities through training, governance, and support.
What Youll Be Doing
Lead the management and continuous improvement of central data science platforms
Ensure infrastructure is scalable, secure, and supports high performance analytics workflows
Establish data governance policies and promote compliance with data privacy regulations
Mentor and train analysts, helping to build a high-performing, self-sufficient data science community
Evaluate and recommend new tools, ensuring the team has access to cutting-edge capabilities
Support analytics teams with technical guidance, platform documentation, and centralised services
What Youll Bring
Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of data science experience in retail, banking, or telecoms
Proven ability to manage data science platforms and cloud infrastructure
Expertise in data engineering, cloud computing, and data governance
Strong coding skills (e.g., Python, R, SQL) and experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
A passion for learning, teaching, and advancing data-driven culture
Why Join?
Youll be part of an environment that values collaboration, continuous learning, and real impact. This is a rare opportunity to shape the tools and practices that power data science across an entire organization, while mentoring others and leading from the front.