Chief Data Scientist at BCX

Job description

Job Purpose

• Build a ‘Big Data | Advanced Analytics’ capability for Telkom from scratch.
• Build out the strategy, resource pool, targets and execution capability of the new Unit.
• Execute a number of Big Data Use Cases internally for Telkom.
• Build out a number of new Big Data products/services that can be sold to the market.
• Create a market-facing capability that sells Big Data services to Telkom’s customers.

Job Objectives

• Setting the strategy of the Unit
• Acquiring the resources to deliver on the strategy
• Building the execution capability of the Unit
• Engaging with BU CEOs to understand their Big Data problems
• Framing the problems to solve
• Thought leadership on Data Science tools, algorithms and methods used to solve problems
• Motivating and driving a team of Data Scientists
• Delivering shareholder value
• Strategic
• Build strategic Big Data capability for Telkom
• Uncover Use Cases
• Build strategic set of assets (algorithms) to monetise
• Key Stakeholders:
• Telkom customers
• BU EXCOs
• GCFO / GCEO

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Functional Knowledge
• Strong Statistical foundations
• Strong Mathematical foundations
• Data Analytics frameworks

Functional Skills

• Building businesses
• Starting up businesses
• Leading businesses
• Solving difficult problem

Attitudes/ Leadership Behaviour

• Entrepreneurial
• Great communication
• Building teams
• Building culture
• Takes initiative
• Hard working
• Can do attitude
• Innovative thinker
• Out the box thinking
• Works well under pressure

Job Requirements

Education

• Post-graduate degree in Maths/Stats/Data Science, OR
• Qualified Actuary

Experience

• 10 years in an analytical environment
• Deep Telkom knowledge
• Starting up businesses
• Leading businesses
• Building businesses

Required Certification / Professional Registration

n/a

Special Requirements

Travel required

The appointment will be made in line with Employment Equity Commitments