Ops Specialist: Data Science (Insights)

Date: 13 Oct 2026

Location: Centurion, Gauteng, ZA

Company: BCXP

Business unit, Department, Reporting

Business Unit Operate Paas & Saas
Department Data Insights and Automation
Job grade/level S6

 

Core Description

As an Ops Specialist Data Scientist, you will be responsible for data science output in projects, solving a variety of use cases for BCX and its clients. Your core responsibility will involve utilizing emerging Data Science frameworks and tools like SQL, Python, BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc), as well as ML and AI, to support the team in resolving identified challenges.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

•    Perform data analysis on diverse set of data.
•    Build insightful data visualisations.
•    Train and serve machine learning models.
•    Provide data and model driven insight to stakeholders.
•    Write project and analytics documentation. 

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

Data Science
Data Analysis
Stakeholder management
Communication
Analytical and Problem Solving

Core Behavioural Competencies

Job Match
Delivering Results & Meeting customer expectations
Creating & Innovating
Presenting and Communicating information
Working with people
Learning & Researching

Minimum Qualifications

NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Computer Science or Actuarial Science
OR NQF 4: Grade 12

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Statistics or Engineering

Experience

3 years relevant experience of which at least 1 year must have been in a data science environment including: programming language such as R, SQL, Python; visualization software such as PowerBI, Tableau or MicroStrategy

Or

5 years relevant experience of which at least 1 year must have been in a data science environment including: programming language such as R, SQL, Python; visualization software such as PowerBI, Tableau or MicroStrategy

Certifications

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

Workplace / Physical Requirements

Hybrid Remote Worker
Billable