Senior Data Scientist - Product Data at impact | Cape Town

About impact.com impact.com stands as the premier commerce partnership marketing platform globally, revolutionizing the growth trajectory of businesses by enabling them to discover, manage, and scale partnerships throughout the customer journey. Whether it’s affiliates, influencers, content publishers, brand ambassadors, or customer advocates, impact.com emp…

At 2U, we are driven by a powerful purpose: to transform education and eliminate the back row in learning. As the parent company of edX, the premier online learning platform worldwide, we facilitate over 4,000 online higher education offerings ranging from free courses to complete degrees. By collaborating with over 230 colleges, universities, and corporate partners, we are dedicated to unlocking human potential through accessible digital education. What We’re Seeking: The Senior Data Scientist will spearhead analytical research, machine learning, and various data science initiatives across all business lines, including degree programs, executive education, and open course offerings. This role requires engaging with stakeholders, leading the technical design and implementation of solutions. We are looking for a quantitatively skilled individual who possesses strong programming abilities and an intellectual curiosity, eager to tackle business challenges, and committed to continuous learning and skill development within a collaborative team environment. Key Responsibilities: Conduct statistical analysis, reporting, and visualization to enhance business decision-making across degree, executive education, and open course sectors. Oversee the complete technical delivery of Data Science projects/models, identifying high-value opportunities and executing solutions across various business lines. Design and implement A/B tests on Data Science projects/models to assess and quantify the success of solutions. Collaborate with engineers and ML engineers to facilitate production efforts, including code development, testing, and integration into the 2U software ecosystem. Partner with stakeholders and product teams to acquire domain knowledge, understand requirements, and assist in planning development tasks and projects.

Impact is a global partnership marketing platform that connects brands with affiliates, influencers, content publishers, brand ambassadors, and customer advocates. Its integrated products, Performance (affiliate), Creator (influencer), and Advocate (customer referral), bring together different partner types in one solution. Over 5,000 brands, including Walmart, Uber, Shopify, Lenovo, L’Oréal, and Fanatics, use Impact to manage more than 225,000 partnerships. Role overview The Associate Software Engineer joins the GRAINE (Graduates And Interns in Engineering) Squad in Cape Town. This team is dedicated to building strong software development skills and gaining practical experience with technologies such as Java, Unit Testing, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Spring. Early contributions to the codebase and learning the Impact platform are key parts of this role. What you will do Develop, test, and maintain software components for the Impact platform. Write unit, functional, and integration tests for your code. Collaborate with teammates through pair programming and individual coding tasks. Stay current with new technologies and apply improvements when suitable. Review and analyze business requirements, technical specifications, and documentation needs. Create and update design, user, and test documentation. Location This position is based in Cape Town.

Are you a dynamic and results-oriented professional fluent in Mandarin? Join our team at impact as a Campaign Manager. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead innovative marketing campaigns that resonate with Mandarin-speaking audiences. Your expertise will drive brand awareness and engagement across various platforms.Your responsibilities will include developing and executing campaign strategies, analyzing performance metrics, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the success of our initiatives. If you are passionate about making an impact and have a knack for creative problem-solving, we want to hear from you!

Join NawiriGroup, a premier safari travel organization dedicated to crafting personalized nature-based travel adventures across Africa. Our mission extends beyond simply providing outstanding safari experiences; we aim to forge connections among local communities, expert partners, investors, and travelers, fostering a positive impact within Africa's iconic wilderness regions.Since our establishment, we have contributed to the preservation of national parks, supported community-led conservancies, and collaborated with local governments, investing millions of dollars in initiatives that protect and manage vital wilderness areas. We believe that travel can and should be a force for good. Our vision is to leverage responsible travel to cultivate a sustainable future for Africa's ecosystems and the communities that inhabit them.Currently, through our subsidiaries, including Asilia Africa and Go2Africa, we employ nearly 1,200 dedicated professionals across sub-Saharan Africa, all united in delivering immersive travel experiences while striving to make a meaningful impact.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Data Analyst to join our dynamic team at takealot.com. In this role, you will leverage your analytical expertise to extract insights from data, drive strategic decision-making, and enhance our operational efficiency.Your responsibilities will include data mining, visualization, and performing statistical analysis to inform business strategies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that data-driven insights align with our organizational goals.

Storyteq is looking for a Senior Data Platform Engineer to join the team in Cape Town. This role focuses on building and maintaining the data infrastructure that supports Storyteq’s global platform, which helps marketing and creative teams streamline campaign workflows and automate creative production. Role overview The Senior Data Platform Engineer will design, implement, and manage data systems using a variety of database technologies. These include relational, vector, and graph databases, as well as cloud-scale data lakes. The position involves developing an enterprise-scale data layer to support Storyteq’s AI-driven features and ensuring the platform’s data is reliable, well-structured, and accessible. What you will do Build and maintain data infrastructure across multiple database types Collaborate with product and engineering teams to understand and address data requirements Help shape data architecture and influence technology decisions Deploy solutions that are well-configured, documented, and designed for long-term use Support the development of a scalable data layer for AI features Requirements Experience designing and maintaining reliable, well-structured data systems Strong collaboration and communication skills Commitment to quality and long-term maintainability Location This role is based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

About AKQA AKQA is recognized for its focus on Data & Analytics, helping clients and their customers make better decisions through information. The Cape Town team brings together expertise in UX analytics, consumer research, and applied data science. Data is at the core of how AKQA shapes business outcomes for a range of clients. Role Overview: Senior Data Analyst The Senior Data Analyst will focus on uncovering insights from complex datasets to strengthen client-consumer relationships. This role involves creating measurement and testing frameworks that connect directly to business goals. Curiosity and a drive to turn analysis into actionable recommendations are central to the work. Team and Culture AKQA offers a collaborative setting with access to thought leadership from established authors, artists, athletes, and entrepreneurs. The company values ownership, innovation, and merit. Team members work alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about data and its impact on business. Location This position is based in Cape Town.

Join KingMakers, where we don't just follow the industry's lead; we set the standards.As a proud African enterprise, we are revolutionizing the realm of sports and iGaming entertainment across the continent. Since our inception in 2018, we have developed platforms that engage millions of fans with our flagship brands, BetKing and SuperSportBet.With rapid expansion from Nigeria to South Africa, we've emerged as a formidable force, renowned for elevating standards, challenging norms, and defining the future of our industry. Our ambitious vision is to be the premier destination for African gaming.Our culture is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and bold execution. Every decision we make is intentional, every interaction meaningful, and every product crafted with excellence to enhance the experience for our players and partners.We prioritize speed, curiosity, and striving for excellence. Our mission is to provide entertainment anchored in integrity, innovation, and positive impact — because exceptional products can transform how entire communities engage with play.As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be pivotal in designing, implementing, and owning data engineering solutions across global projects. Your responsibilities will include architecting and constructing scalable data pipelines, enhancing storage systems, and improving data infrastructure performance. You will address intricate technical challenges and propose innovative solutions.Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure data quality and accessibility, contributing significantly to the overall data strategy of the company. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and instill best practices in data engineering across various teams.

About impact.comimpact.com stands at the forefront of commerce partnership marketing, reshaping how businesses flourish by facilitating the discovery, management, and expansion of partnerships throughout the customer journey. From affiliates and influencers to content creators, brand advocates, and customer supporters, impact.com empowers brands to drive authentic, performance-driven growth through meaningful collaborations. Our award-winning products—Performance (affiliate), Creator (influencer), and Advocate (customer referral)—integrate all partner types into one cohesive platform. As consumers increasingly seek recommendations from trusted sources, impact.com ensures brands are visible where it counts. Today, over 5,000 global brands, including Walmart, Uber, Shopify, Lenovo, L’Oréal, and Fanatics, depend on impact.com to fuel more than 225,000 partnerships that yield measurable business outcomes.About the RoleWe are on the lookout for a Principal Data Scientist with expertise in Fraud and Risk to join our dynamic Data Science team in Cape Town. In this pivotal role, you will lead efforts to safeguard our affiliate marketing ecosystem by researching, developing, and implementing machine learning models aimed at detecting and preventing fraud related to attribution, lead quality, and partner compliance. You will tackle high-stakes challenges that encompass traditional fraud patterns and emerging threats—from attribution manipulation to browser extension misuse—while creating scalable production systems. This position offers a unique blend of rigorous analytical work with substantial business impact in a rapidly evolving, adversarial environment.Core ResponsibilitiesResearch & Model DevelopmentEngage in research and development initiatives focused on fraud detection and risk management within the digital advertising ecosystem, addressing issues such as attribution fraud, lead fraud, click injection, browser extension abuse (e.g., coupon hijacking), brand safety violations, and the verification of creator authenticity.Design, prototype, and validate machine learning models and rule-based systems for fraud detection, partner risk assessment, compliance monitoring, and trust & safety workflows.Explore and apply graph-based fraud detection methodologies (including community detection, link analysis, and behavioral clustering) and investigate graph database applications for modeling the relationships among users, devices, transactions, and partners to unveil coordinated fraud rings and unusual network patterns.Proactively monitor emerging fraud patterns through continuous research...

impact.com is a global platform that connects brands with affiliates, influencers, publishers, and advocates to help drive business growth. More than 5,000 companies, including Walmart, Uber, and L’Oréal, use impact.com to manage over 225,000 partnerships worldwide. For more information, visit impact.com. What you will do Create motion graphics, video, and digital assets for both learning and marketing content. Design visually engaging materials for the company’s learning management system, digital platforms, and campaigns. Collaborate with Learning Designers, Marketing, Product, and Subject Matter Experts to deliver content that supports engagement and comprehension. Ensure all designs follow the impact.com brand guidelines and prioritize user and learner experience. Internship details Location: Cape Town (hybrid work model) Duration: 6 months

At 2U, our commitment to purpose drives us. We are dedicated to our mission of eliminating the back row in education, united by our passion for providing world-class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX, the leading online learning platform globally, 2U supports over 4,000 online higher education offerings, ranging from free courses to complete degrees. Collaborating with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporate partners, we are unlocking human potential. What We Seek: We are on the lookout for a talented and seasoned Data Engineer III to play a pivotal role in architecting, implementing, and maintaining resilient Data Technology Systems across the Modern Data Stack, which includes Data Integration, Storage, Transformation, and Governance. This position requires extensive technical expertise and architectural vision, demanding a hands-on individual capable of delving into any part of the stack and executing complex technical tasks efficiently. As a senior member of our team, you will lead technical and infrastructure innovations, enhance our codebase and development processes, and provide vital technical guidance and mentorship to Junior and Intermediate Data Engineers. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Analytics Engineers and Product Managers, to ensure the delivery of optimized data pipelines and reliable, high-impact data products.

The Company: impact.com stands as the premier commerce partnership marketing platform globally, revolutionizing the growth strategies of businesses by facilitating the discovery, management, and scaling of partnerships throughout the entire customer journey. From affiliates and influencers to content publishers and brand advocates, impact.com empowers brands to achieve trustworthy, performance-driven growth through genuine connections. Our award-winning products—Performance (affiliate), Creator (influencer), and Advocate (customer referral)—integrate all partner types into a single cohesive platform. As consumers increasingly lean on recommendations from trusted individuals and communities, impact.com ensures that brands are present where it counts. Today, over 5,000 international brands, including Walmart, Uber, Shopify, Lenovo, L’Oréal, and Fanatics, utilize impact.com to drive more than 225,000 partnerships that yield tangible business outcomes. Why Join Us? We cherish engineers who regard coding as an art form. You'll enjoy the autonomy to select the most suitable tools for your tasks, an environment that fosters equality and open collaboration, ample support for professional growth, and challenging projects that will stretch your capabilities. Your Role at impact.com: We seek a Senior Node.js Engineer who not only writes code but relishes the craft of programming. We need a proactive problem-solver—someone who views failing code as an intriguing puzzle to decode and resolve before it affects the user experience. Our core product is built on a complex ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) engine that aggregates data from a multitude of external sources. If you find joy in reverse-engineering intricate APIs, constructing crawlers that navigate challenges, or optimizing pipelines to manage vast data volumes, you'll thrive in our team. What You'll Do: Architect & Build: Create robust, scalable integrations utilizing Node.js and TypeScript. The ETL Engine: Sustain and enhance the core ETL engine to ensure resilience, high throughput, and data integrity. Data Scavenging: Design and implement effective data extraction strategies.

Join Our Team at impact.com: At impact.com, we are dedicated to our people, innovative technology, and the success of our customers. Our collaborative environment fosters rapid growth, allowing us to serve some of the largest brands globally. We leverage state-of-the-art technology to tackle real-world challenges for our clients, positioning ourselves as the premier SaaS platform for automating partnerships and maximizing revenue. With an entrepreneurial spirit, we reward ambition and curiosity. If you seek a team that values your input and recognizes your contributions, all while enjoying a vibrant and talented global community, this is the perfect place for you! As the world’s leading partnership management platform, impact.com is revolutionizing how businesses manage and enhance various partnerships—from traditional rewards affiliates to influencers and B2B collaborations. Our robust platform empowers businesses to develop, manage, and expand ecosystems of partnerships that customers rely on for purchasing decisions, information, and entertainment. To discover how our technology is fueling revenue growth for global enterprises like Walmart, Uber, and L’Oreal, visit www.impact.com. Your Role as Data Analytics Manager: At impact.com, we are at the forefront of the partnership economy, enabling brands and partners to boost revenue through our modern SaaS platform utilized by thousands worldwide. We are significantly enhancing our data capabilities, and we are seeking a Data Analytics Manager to establish and elevate our centralized analytics function. In this senior player-coach role, you will engage in hands-on analytical work while leading and nurturing a high-performing team of analysts. You will define the operating model and will not merely follow a pre-existing playbook. As the Data Analytics Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, consistency, and strategic impact of all analytics produced by the team. You will implement value-stream-aligned engagement patterns, promote Looker adoption and self-service maturity, and cultivate analytical excellence through rigorous methodologies, experimentation frameworks, and mentorship. This role involves working with a modern cloud stack (BigQuery, dbt, Looker) and benefits from strong support from Analytics Engineering, which oversees the data platform and semantic layer. This position reports directly to senior leadership, providing tangible visibility into your contributions.

MOO has been revolutionizing the print industry since 2006. With a dynamic team of over 400 creative minds, we specialize in crafting both print and digital products for a diverse range of clients, from industry giants like Google and Airbnb to local artisans showcasing their work at craft fairs. As we expand our global presence, our headquarters in London, UK, complements our offices in the United States, and now in Cape Town, South Africa!

Join ClearScore Technology Limited as a Data Analyst, where your analytical skills will contribute to enhancing our marketplace platform. You will be responsible for analyzing data trends, generating reports, and providing insights that drive business decisions. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who is passionate about data and its impact on business strategies.

Senior Product ManagerJoin our dynamic team at arvo, a rapidly expanding premium outdoor lighting and heating brand, as we seek a Senior Product Manager to drive our product innovation and global expansion.Start Date: As soon as possibleWorking Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM SA time.Compensation: Competitive, details provided upon request.Work Arrangement: Hybrid office model, based in Newlands W17 (2-3 days in the office each week).About Us: At arvo, we are dedicated to designing and developing high-quality, durable, and aesthetically pleasing products that elevate outdoor spaces. We are on a mission to build a world-class product engine and are currently looking for a Senior Product Manager who will be instrumental in leading our Product Roadmap to transform Litehouse into a globally recognized brand.Key Responsibilities:Oversee the entire Product Development Process from concept to mass production, ensuring timely launches within budget while maintaining the highest quality standards.Translate the product vision into precise PRDs, engineering briefs, and organized sprint plans.Facilitate sprint planning and delegate tasks across Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrial Design teams.Drive feasibility assessments, DFM coordination, prototyping, testing, and certification pathways.Design products with a focus on target gross margin, managing BOM targets, landed cost modeling, and cost optimization.Engage with suppliers and manage those relationships in collaboration with the CEO.Monitor product lifecycle performance including defect tracking, return analysis, and version updates.Develop and continuously enhance the company's Product Playbook, systems, and documentation standards.Ensure product strategies align with brand, commercial, and operational objectives.You’re a Great Fit If You:Have 5+ years of experience in physical product development.Have successfully brought products from concept to mass production.Possess a strong understanding of manufacturing constraints and DFM.Are structured and systems-oriented.Are comfortable managing remote teams of engineers and designers.Have a commercial mindset with a keen awareness of margins.Thrive in fast-paced, founder-led environments.Are a clear communicator with a strong sense of ownership.Why Join Us?At arvo, we're more than just a product company; we're building a scalable innovation engine. As the Senior Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our product portfolio and guiding our international growth, influencing high-impact launches and long-term strategies.

Join Our Team at impact.com: At impact.com, we are dedicated to empowering our people and leveraging technology to achieve customer success. Our collaborative efforts drive rapid growth and help us serve some of the world's largest brands. We utilize cutting-edge technology to address real-world challenges for our clients, positioning ourselves as the premier SaaS platform for businesses to automate their partnerships and enhance revenue like never before. Our entrepreneurial culture values ambition and curiosity, ensuring that every team member's voice is heard and contributions are recognized. If you're eager to collaborate with talented professionals from diverse backgrounds in a dynamic environment, we invite you to be part of our journey! As the leading partnership management platform globally, impact.com is revolutionizing how businesses manage and optimize various partnerships, from traditional rewards affiliates to influencers and B2B collaborations. Our robust, purpose-built platform simplifies the process of creating, managing, and scaling partnerships with trusted brands and communities, enhancing customer engagement and business performance. Discover how impact.com is driving revenue growth for global enterprises like Walmart, Uber, Shopify, Lenovo, L’Oreal, and Levi’s by visiting www.impact.com. Your Role at impact.com: We are seeking an enthusiastic Associate Data Analyst to join our data analytics team. This entry-level position is designed for individuals eager to cultivate analytical skills through hands-on experience with complex datasets. You will develop foundational expertise in data analysis, SQL, and business intelligence while conducting well-defined analyses under the mentorship of senior analysts. Your responsibilities will include collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to uncover patterns and trends that inform business decisions. You will work with large datasets in BigQuery and create visualizations in Looker, enhancing your analytical capabilities and business acumen essential for a successful analytics career. Join our globally distributed analytics team and collaborate with a Senior Data Analyst as you embark on this exciting journey.

About impact.com impact.com builds technology for partnership management, supporting some of the world’s largest brands. The company’s platform helps businesses manage a wide range of partnerships, from affiliate programs and influencers to content publishers and B2B relationships. Global brands such as Walmart, Uber, Shopify, Lenovo, L’Oreal, and Fanatics use impact.com to grow revenue and streamline partnership operations. Learn more at www.impact.com. Based in Cape Town, impact.com values collaboration, curiosity, and ambition. The team brings together people from diverse backgrounds, rewarding initiative and recognizing contributions in a supportive environment. Role Overview: Creator Solutions Coordinator The Creator Solutions Coordinator serves as an operational anchor for the Creator Solutions team. This role focuses on the day-to-day execution that supports the growth of clients’ Creator and Affiliate Programs. The Coordinator works closely with Leads and Managers to implement strategies for creator recruitment, relationship management, and partner outreach. The goal: help maintain a thriving, high-quality, and profitable partner network.

At 2U, our commitment to purpose drives us. We aim to eliminate educational barriers, providing world-class digital learning at scale. As the parent company of edX, the leading online learning platform, 2U supports over 4,000 online higher education offerings, from free courses to complete degrees. Collaborating with more than 230 educational institutions and corporate partners, we strive to unlock human potential. What We Seek: The Product Manager plays a pivotal role in aligning team efforts with both company and product strategies by utilizing frameworks such as OKRs and OGSPs. This role is crucial in executing business strategies through effective prioritization, documentation, and cross-functional leadership, ensuring the alignment of vision and successful project delivery. A data-driven and customer-centric approach will be taken, with the establishment of project-based KPIs informed by customer insights. Key Responsibilities: Define and communicate team priorities that align with overarching company objectives. Oversee the entire product lifecycle, including research, customer analysis, planning, requirements gathering, roadmap development, launch, and management. Independently drive well-defined product initiatives. Lead a cross-functional team of engineers and designers to execute team priorities and ensure successful product releases, balancing resources effectively. Establish user feedback channels through interviews and surveys for ongoing improvement. Collaborate with management to create product planning documents that integrate business context, user feedback, and measurable business impacts. Engage organizational stakeholders to support team objectives. Facilitate communication, address concerns, and resolve stakeholder issues. Leverage industry and customer research, along with software expertise, to develop domain knowledge.