Specialist: Data Science and Advanced Analytics Enablement

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Date: 17 Mar 2026

Location: Centurion, Gauteng, ZA

Company: BCXP

Business unit, Department, Reporting

Business Unit Chief Finance Officer (CFO)
Department BTE
Job grade/level S5

 

Core Description

Responsible for driving BCX’s data analytical maturity by developing predictive, prescriptive, and diagnostic models that support strategic and operational decision making.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

  • Identify high value analytical use cases that support cost optimisation, digital transformation, customer experience, service performance, risk management and commercial growth.
  • Develop predictive, prescriptive, diagnostic and optimisation models using approved tools and enterprise data sources, applying machine learning where appropriate.
  • Translate business questions into structured analytical hypotheses, experiment designs and modelling specifications that produce actionable insights.
  • Build and maintain modelling assets including feature libraries, reusable notebooks, training datasets and algorithm pipelines aligned to BCX data governance standards.
  • Collaborate with Data Engineering and Enterprise Data Platform teams to ensure data readiness, quality, semantic alignment and robust pipeline integration.
  • Evaluate model performance using validation techniques, scenario testing, accuracy metrics and bias assessments to ensure reliability and responsible AI application.
  • Present findings to technical and non technical stakeholders through clear storytelling, visualisation and practical interpretation, enabling confident decision making.
  • Automate insight delivery through Microsoft Fabric, Power BI and digital platforms where appropriate, while embedding analytics frameworks, ethical standards and capability uplift to institutionalise a data driven culture across BTE.

 

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

Critical Thinking
Analytical and Problem Solving
Data Science
Data Analytics
Machine Learning & Statistical Modelling

Core Behavioural Competencies

Formulating Strategies & Concepts
Leading & Supervising
Creating & Innovating
Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
Entrepreneurial & Commercial Thinking
Job Match

Minimum Qualifications

Three-year degree (NQF 7) in Computer Science/Applied Mathematics or related field.

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

Experience

  • At least Five (5) years’ experience in data science, machine learning, or advanced analytics in a complex business or technology environment.

Certifications

Agile certification is beneficial.
Microsoft, AWS, or Azure data/AI certifications are beneficial.
Certification in Data Science, Machine Learning, AI Engineering, or Applied Statistics.

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

Level of engagement - Engagement with all levels within the organisation, internal and external to the business.

Span of control = 0

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

Willing to travel
Valid Drivers license

Workplace / Physical Requirements

Non-Billable
Hybrid Remote Worker

BCX is an equal opportunity employer and appointments will be made in line with our employment equity plan and talent requirements. We seek to promote the employment and advancement of designated groups, inclusive of people with disabilities, while building an inclusive workforce that embraces diversity.