Data Scientist Jobs in South Africa

A full-time Data Scientist opportunity in Johannesburg is open on Job Mail, dated 26 October 2026. The role centres on AWS cloud technologies, data engineering, analytics and visualisation, and it suits a motivated data professional who can turn business questions into scalable data solutions, clear dashboards and decisions that create business value.

About the company and the work

The advert is listed on Job Mail by a recruiter under the name ATS Client, and the hiring organisation is not named in the advert itself. The work is based in Johannesburg, in the IT/Computer field, and the contract type is listed as full time. The team described in the advert works with business stakeholders and a Fit4Cloud team, so the role sits at the point where business needs, data engineering and cloud delivery meet.

Role details / duties

• Work with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into actionable technical tasks.
• Define project scope and align business and technical teams.
• Design data pipelines, propose data and dashboard solutions, and support development cycles.
• Develop and maintain high-quality, efficient software and custom solutions.
• Build, deploy and scale cloud applications using AWS, with a focus on performance and security.
• Document system designs and key technical details.
• Resolve operational issues and support new use case onboarding.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and project goals.
• Mentor and train junior team members, and take ownership of impactful solutions.

Requirements

• A relevant IT, Business or Engineering degree.
• One or more AWS certifications are preferred, including AWS Certified Data Engineer, AWS Certified Developer Associate, AWS Certified Data Analytics, AWS Certified Architect Associate, AWS Certified Architect Professional, or HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate.
• Experience developing, maintaining and optimising data pipelines and workflows using AWS services, including Python code and data ingestion through ETL and Spark from APIs, databases, files and streams.
• Experience using Amazon QuickSight for data visualisation, reporting and interpretation to support business decision making.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform for managing AWS infrastructure.
• Strong experience with AWS services including S3, Glue, Athena, RDS, Lambda, DynamoDB, EC2, VPC and Step Functions.
• Familiarity with Git and GitHub Actions for version control and CI/CD.
• Proven ability to work with business stakeholders, understand business requirements and context, and translate them into well-defined technical specifications.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders, and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural business environment.
• Experience defining acceptance criteria and managing scope for technical deliverables.
• Adaptability to perform additional tasks under the Agile Working Model Charter.

Where to find / apply safely

Apply only through the original Job Mail listing using the Apply button on this page, which leads to the source advert (Reference Number 761878000020262237). Check the location, contract type and reference number before sharing personal details, and never pay a fee to apply. If anyone asks for payment, treat that as a warning sign and stop.

Practical tips

• Highlight AWS data work first: pipelines, ETL, Spark, Glue, Athena and QuickSight dashboards.
• Show one or two examples where a dashboard or data product changed a business decision.
• List relevant AWS or Terraform certifications clearly at the top of your CV.
• Mention experience working with stakeholders and explaining technical ideas in plain language.

How the process works

On Job Mail, you open the original advert, review the full job specification, and apply through the listing’s application route. The recruiter then reviews applications for this full-time Johannesburg role. Readers should always verify the details on the original listing before applying.

Important information

This post is informational only, and openings and requirements can change at any time. Salary was not disclosed in the source advert. The hiring organisation is not named in the source advert, so applicants should confirm the employer details through the original Job Mail listing during the application process.

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