

City of Cape Town
Data Science Lead
About the Organization
The City of Cape Town, Africa’s third-largest economic hub and legislative capital of South Africa, seeks an experienced data science professional to join our dynamic team.
Position Details
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree (Honours or 4-year program)
- Preferred Fields: Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, or related quantitative disciplines
- Experience: Minimum 8 years in relevant field
- Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Required Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience managing data science teams
- Advanced expertise in machine learning, AI, and statistical modeling
- Strong proficiency with open-source data science tools
- Experience deploying ML/AI models to production environments
- Excellent technical communication skills for diverse audiences
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development and implementation of analytical solutions
- Oversee quality assurance for data products and models
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Manage model lifecycle from concept to deployment (MLOps)
- Facilitate knowledge sharing across analytics teams
Application Information
Submission Deadline: 24 August 2025
Qualified candidates are invited to apply through the City of Cape Town’s official career portal.
Important Notice: The City of Cape Town does not charge any fees during the recruitment process. All applications must follow official channels.
Was this helpful?
0 / 0
#Computer Science #Economics #Education #Learning