Data Scientist
Data Scientist
Shoprite Group
Shoprite Group
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Posted Date:
04 Feb 2026
Closing Date
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11 Feb 2026
Posted Date:
04 Feb 2026
Closing Date:
04 Feb 2026
Posted Date:
04 Feb 2026
Closing Date:
04 Feb 2026
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Position Overview
This is a senior Data Scientist III (Principal-level) role focused on overseeing complex data solutions, leading high-impact projects, mentoring team members, and shaping Shoprite's data strategy. The position is permanent and based in Brackenfell, Cape Town, Western Cape.
Position Overview
This is a senior Data Scientist III (Principal-level) role focused on overseeing complex data solutions, leading high-impact projects, mentoring team members, and shaping Shoprite's data strategy. The position is permanent and based in Brackenfell, Cape Town, Western Cape.
Position Overview
This is a senior Data Scientist III (Principal-level) role focused on overseeing complex data solutions, leading high-impact projects, mentoring team members, and shaping Shoprite's data strategy. The position is permanent and based in Brackenfell, Cape Town, Western Cape.
Position Overview
This is a senior Data Scientist III (Principal-level) role focused on overseeing complex data solutions, leading high-impact projects, mentoring team members, and shaping Shoprite's data strategy. The position is permanent and based in Brackenfell, Cape Town, Western Cape.
Who Should Apply
Experienced data professionals with strong leadership in data science, ready to drive analytics at enterprise scale in a fast-paced retail environment. Ideal for conceptual thinkers passionate about turning data into actionable business value.
Who Should Apply
Experienced data professionals with strong leadership in data science, ready to drive analytics at enterprise scale in a fast-paced retail environment. Ideal for conceptual thinkers passionate about turning data into actionable business value.
Who Should Apply
Experienced data professionals with strong leadership in data science, ready to drive analytics at enterprise scale in a fast-paced retail environment. Ideal for conceptual thinkers passionate about turning data into actionable business value.
Who Should Apply
Experienced data professionals with strong leadership in data science, ready to drive analytics at enterprise scale in a fast-paced retail environment. Ideal for conceptual thinkers passionate about turning data into actionable business value.
Key Responsibilities & Areas of Exposure
Lead development of Shoprite's data strategy for best-in-class analytics and stakeholder engagements to identify requirements, model business processes, and enable impactful decisions.
Liaise with data, software, and business teams to deploy scalable, robust solutions.
Define, prioritize, and manage data projects; delegate roles and monitor execution.
Develop predictive/descriptive models using machine learning, NLP, mathematical/statistical techniques to deliver business value.
Manage data scientist team: mentor/coach, define expectations, track performance, ensure data quality/accuracy/integrity.
Handle sophisticated data preparation, prototyping, proof-of-concepts, visualization, and storytelling for senior stakeholders.
Act as domain expert, research emerging technologies, share best practices, and foster team growth.
Exposure to large-scale retail data ecosystems, cross-functional collaboration, advanced analytics (ML, NLP, decision trees), and high-stakes business impact in Africa's leading retailer.
Key Responsibilities & Areas of Exposure
Lead development of Shoprite's data strategy for best-in-class analytics and stakeholder engagements to identify requirements, model business processes, and enable impactful decisions.
Liaise with data, software, and business teams to deploy scalable, robust solutions.
Define, prioritize, and manage data projects; delegate roles and monitor execution.
Develop predictive/descriptive models using machine learning, NLP, mathematical/statistical techniques to deliver business value.
Manage data scientist team: mentor/coach, define expectations, track performance, ensure data quality/accuracy/integrity.
Handle sophisticated data preparation, prototyping, proof-of-concepts, visualization, and storytelling for senior stakeholders.
Act as domain expert, research emerging technologies, share best practices, and foster team growth.
Exposure to large-scale retail data ecosystems, cross-functional collaboration, advanced analytics (ML, NLP, decision trees), and high-stakes business impact in Africa's leading retailer.
Key Responsibilities & Areas of Exposure
Lead development of Shoprite's data strategy for best-in-class analytics and stakeholder engagements to identify requirements, model business processes, and enable impactful decisions.
Liaise with data, software, and business teams to deploy scalable, robust solutions.
Define, prioritize, and manage data projects; delegate roles and monitor execution.
Develop predictive/descriptive models using machine learning, NLP, mathematical/statistical techniques to deliver business value.
Manage data scientist team: mentor/coach, define expectations, track performance, ensure data quality/accuracy/integrity.
Handle sophisticated data preparation, prototyping, proof-of-concepts, visualization, and storytelling for senior stakeholders.
Act as domain expert, research emerging technologies, share best practices, and foster team growth.
Exposure to large-scale retail data ecosystems, cross-functional collaboration, advanced analytics (ML, NLP, decision trees), and high-stakes business impact in Africa's leading retailer.
Key Responsibilities & Areas of Exposure
Lead development of Shoprite's data strategy for best-in-class analytics and stakeholder engagements to identify requirements, model business processes, and enable impactful decisions.
Liaise with data, software, and business teams to deploy scalable, robust solutions.
Define, prioritize, and manage data projects; delegate roles and monitor execution.
Develop predictive/descriptive models using machine learning, NLP, mathematical/statistical techniques to deliver business value.
Manage data scientist team: mentor/coach, define expectations, track performance, ensure data quality/accuracy/integrity.
Handle sophisticated data preparation, prototyping, proof-of-concepts, visualization, and storytelling for senior stakeholders.
Act as domain expert, research emerging technologies, share best practices, and foster team growth.
Exposure to large-scale retail data ecosystems, cross-functional collaboration, advanced analytics (ML, NLP, decision trees), and high-stakes business impact in Africa's leading retailer.
What You'll Gain
Leadership in a high-performing data team within a major retail group.
Opportunity to innovate with cutting-edge techniques and drive commercial outcomes.
Mentoring/coaching experience to build and develop talent.
Professional growth through exposure to enterprise-scale data challenges and latest technologies.
Contribution to Shoprite's data-driven transformation and long-term career in analytics leadership.
What You'll Gain
Leadership in a high-performing data team within a major retail group.
Opportunity to innovate with cutting-edge techniques and drive commercial outcomes.
Mentoring/coaching experience to build and develop talent.
Professional growth through exposure to enterprise-scale data challenges and latest technologies.
Contribution to Shoprite's data-driven transformation and long-term career in analytics leadership.
What You'll Gain
Leadership in a high-performing data team within a major retail group.
Opportunity to innovate with cutting-edge techniques and drive commercial outcomes.
Mentoring/coaching experience to build and develop talent.
Professional growth through exposure to enterprise-scale data challenges and latest technologies.
Contribution to Shoprite's data-driven transformation and long-term career in analytics leadership.
What You'll Gain
Leadership in a high-performing data team within a major retail group.
Opportunity to innovate with cutting-edge techniques and drive commercial outcomes.
Mentoring/coaching experience to build and develop talent.
Professional growth through exposure to enterprise-scale data challenges and latest technologies.
Contribution to Shoprite's data-driven transformation and long-term career in analytics leadership.
Requirements
Master's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field (essential).
Proven experience in advanced data science, including predictive modelling, machine learning, NLP, and statistical techniques.
Strong leadership/mentoring skills for guiding data scientists and cross-functional teams.
Expertise in data strategy, project management, visualization, and stakeholder communication.
Proficiency in relevant tools/technologies for modelling, deployment, and monitoring.
Ability to act as a senior domain expert and handle complex, high-level problems.
Requirements
Master's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field (essential).
Proven experience in advanced data science, including predictive modelling, machine learning, NLP, and statistical techniques.
Strong leadership/mentoring skills for guiding data scientists and cross-functional teams.
Expertise in data strategy, project management, visualization, and stakeholder communication.
Proficiency in relevant tools/technologies for modelling, deployment, and monitoring.
Ability to act as a senior domain expert and handle complex, high-level problems.
Requirements
Master's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field (essential).
Proven experience in advanced data science, including predictive modelling, machine learning, NLP, and statistical techniques.
Strong leadership/mentoring skills for guiding data scientists and cross-functional teams.
Expertise in data strategy, project management, visualization, and stakeholder communication.
Proficiency in relevant tools/technologies for modelling, deployment, and monitoring.
Ability to act as a senior domain expert and handle complex, high-level problems.
Requirements
Master's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field (essential).
Proven experience in advanced data science, including predictive modelling, machine learning, NLP, and statistical techniques.
Strong leadership/mentoring skills for guiding data scientists and cross-functional teams.
Expertise in data strategy, project management, visualization, and stakeholder communication.
Proficiency in relevant tools/technologies for modelling, deployment, and monitoring.
Ability to act as a senior domain expert and handle complex, high-level problems.
How to Apply
Click (Apply For Job) button below we'll take you to official Shoprite Group careers portal to complete your application form.
Apply online via the official Shoprite recruitment portal: Click here.
Reference Number SHO260128-5.
Ensure your profile/CV highlights relevant qualifications and experience.
How to Apply
Click (Apply For Job) button below we'll take you to official Shoprite Group careers portal to complete your application form.
Apply online via the official Shoprite recruitment portal: Click here.
Reference Number SHO260128-5.
Ensure your profile/CV highlights relevant qualifications and experience.
How to Apply
Click (Apply For Job) button below we'll take you to official Shoprite Group careers portal to complete your application form.
Apply online via the official Shoprite recruitment portal: Click here.
Reference Number SHO260128-5.
Ensure your profile/CV highlights relevant qualifications and experience.
How to Apply
Click (Apply For Job) button below we'll take you to official Shoprite Group careers portal to complete your application form.
Apply online via the official Shoprite recruitment portal: Click here.
Reference Number SHO260128-5.
Ensure your profile/CV highlights relevant qualifications and experience.
Application Tips
Do this:
Tailor your application to emphasize leadership in data projects, mentoring, and retail/business impact.
Include proof of Master's qualification and relevant technical experience.
Apply well before the closing date (11 February 2026).
Review the full advert on the portal for any additional details.
Avoid this:
Submit without meeting the essential Master's requirement.
Provide generic applications—highlight specific analytics achievements.
Miss the deadline, as late submissions may not be considered.
Application Tips
Do this:
Tailor your application to emphasize leadership in data projects, mentoring, and retail/business impact.
Include proof of Master's qualification and relevant technical experience.
Apply well before the closing date (11 February 2026).
Review the full advert on the portal for any additional details.
Avoid this:
Submit without meeting the essential Master's requirement.
Provide generic applications—highlight specific analytics achievements.
Miss the deadline, as late submissions may not be considered.
Application Tips
Do this:
Tailor your application to emphasize leadership in data projects, mentoring, and retail/business impact.
Include proof of Master's qualification and relevant technical experience.
Apply well before the closing date (11 February 2026).
Review the full advert on the portal for any additional details.
Avoid this:
Submit without meeting the essential Master's requirement.
Provide generic applications—highlight specific analytics achievements.
Miss the deadline, as late submissions may not be considered.
Application Tips
Do this:
Tailor your application to emphasize leadership in data projects, mentoring, and retail/business impact.
Include proof of Master's qualification and relevant technical experience.
Apply well before the closing date (11 February 2026).
Review the full advert on the portal for any additional details.
Avoid this:
Submit without meeting the essential Master's requirement.
Provide generic applications—highlight specific analytics achievements.
Miss the deadline, as late submissions may not be considered.
Quick Eligibility Check
Master's in Data Science/Computer Science/Math/Stats (or related)? ✓
Senior experience in ML, modelling, and team leadership? ✓
Ready for permanent role in Western Cape? ✓
If yes to all → Strong fit!
Quick Eligibility Check
Master's in Data Science/Computer Science/Math/Stats (or related)? ✓
Senior experience in ML, modelling, and team leadership? ✓
Ready for permanent role in Western Cape? ✓
If yes to all → Strong fit!
Quick Eligibility Check
Master's in Data Science/Computer Science/Math/Stats (or related)? ✓
Senior experience in ML, modelling, and team leadership? ✓
Ready for permanent role in Western Cape? ✓
If yes to all → Strong fit!
Quick Eligibility Check
Master's in Data Science/Computer Science/Math/Stats (or related)? ✓
Senior experience in ML, modelling, and team leadership? ✓
Ready for permanent role in Western Cape? ✓
If yes to all → Strong fit!
Disclaimer
This summary is based on the provided vacancy details and publicly available information for guidance only. Always refer to the official Shoprite careers portal for the latest full job description, updates, and application process. Shoprite reserves the right to amend or close the vacancy.
Disclaimer
This summary is based on the provided vacancy details and publicly available information for guidance only. Always refer to the official Shoprite careers portal for the latest full job description, updates, and application process. Shoprite reserves the right to amend or close the vacancy.
Disclaimer
This summary is based on the provided vacancy details and publicly available information for guidance only. Always refer to the official Shoprite careers portal for the latest full job description, updates, and application process. Shoprite reserves the right to amend or close the vacancy.
Disclaimer
This summary is based on the provided vacancy details and publicly available information for guidance only. Always refer to the official Shoprite careers portal for the latest full job description, updates, and application process. Shoprite reserves the right to amend or close the vacancy.
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