Mr D - Senior Data Scientist

Takealot

2 years ago

3.3 on Glassdoor

Cape Town, South Africa

Hybrid

Full Time

Senior

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Mr D, a subsidiary of takealot.com, is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to develop and deploy machine learning models for tasks such as discovery, personalisation, operational optimisation, and fraud prevention. The role involves analyzing data to support business strategy and collaborating with teams to create scalable data-driven solutions.

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About Takealot

takealot.com

Takealot is South Africa’s largest online retailer and marketplace, offering millions of products across electronics, home, beauty, books and more. Founded in 2011 and now part of the Prosus (Naspers) group, it combines its own retail inventory with a third‑party seller marketplace alongside integrated payments and logistics. The company operates fulfilment centres and local delivery services to enable fast shipping, returns and customer support, and offers a mobile app and frequent promotions to drive convenience. Consumers and merchants use Takealot for its broad selection, local infrastructure and leading brand presence in the South African e‑commerce market.