The purpose of the Principal Data Scientist role is to oversee complex data solutions driving data as a commercial advantage for Shoprite and mentoring and coaching data scientists in the team to create a high‑performing team. A conceptual and critical thinker, providing insights that enable innovation and best practices in a big data environment. Job Objectives Drive the development of Shoprite’s data strategy to deliver best‑in‑class analytics across the organisation. Lead engagements with business stakeholders to identify business requirements and model and frame business scenarios that are meaningful and which impact on critical business processes and/or decisions. Liaise with data and software teams to shape and enable deployment of fit‑for‑purpose, robust solutions that will scale across the company’s ecosystem. Define, develop and prioritise data projects and delegate assigned roles and responsibilities for execution, weighing business and technical trade...