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Sand Tech Holdings Limited

Principal Data Scientist

Sand Tech Holdings Limited · South Africa

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
82 days
Sand Tech Holdings Limited's roles stay open a median of 82 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Sand Tech Holdings Limited's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Sand Tech Holdings Limited
high
47 stale, 0 reposted of 47 open
Hiring momentum
54 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Sand Tech Holdings Limited's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Sand Tech Holdings Limited.

About this role

The Principal Data Scientist at Sand Technologies will lead the telco team in delivering impactful data science and machine learning solutions. Responsibilities include setting strategic visions and roadmaps, conducting research to develop models, mentoring team members, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate AI into scalable products. The role requires strong technical execution and the ability to communicate complex concepts to various stakeholders.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • 5+ years of experience in data science and machine learning
  • Proven track record of independent research and development of machine learning models
  • M.Sc or equivalent advanced degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
  • Fluency in Python with strong experience in at least one cloud provider (preferably AWS)
  • Demonstrated experience mentoring colleagues
  • Proven ability to generate roadmaps that solve complex business problems

Nice to have

  • Prior experience in the Telco industry
  • Expertise in causal data science

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role involves travel across Africa
  • Emphasis on collaboration in small teams and virtual communication
  • Focus on mentoring and leadership in a distributed work environment

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Listed by Sand Tech Holdings Limited on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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