Senior Advisor Data Science

Listing reference: eskom_000015
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 26 September 2025
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: IT and Telecommunications
Location: Gauteng
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: G16 Area of specialization: To design and build artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) models/solutions by leveraging on advanced data analytics to improve business outcomes while deriving value for business. Division: Group IT Department: Data Analytics CoE Business Unit: BSDS
Job description

·       Architect, design, develop and deploy AI/ML/DL solutions.

·       Build, maintain and improve analytic models, reporting solutions and decision systems.

·       Innovate and design new machine learning prototypes and solutions.

·       Manage the data science portfolio and the advanced analytics roadmap.

·       Research, upskill and stay abreast of new developments.

 “If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

“Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and  targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.  Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.  Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.” 

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Minimum requirements

 Qualification(s):

 ·       B Degree/BTech in Computer Science/ Mathematics/Statistics/Physics/ Engineering/Actuarial Science at NQF7 

       with  360 credits

Related Minimum Experience:

 ·       5 years Data science and analytics including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL)

Benefits

Eskom internal benefits

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