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As a Mid/Senior Data Scientist at Capitec, your purpose is to drive Capitec’s AI strategy, with the unique opportunity to shape and own this vision from the ground up. This involves leveraging advanced, practical knowledge of state-of-the-art machine learning principles and techniques, including deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), and reinforcement learning, to develop innovative models and solve complex business challenges.
You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising predictive models and intelligent algorithms to uncover actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making across departments.
The role also includes the full machine learning lifecycle, from data preprocessing and experimental design to production-level model deployment. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will gather requirements and manage stakeholder engagement across the business, including executive-level management. Additionally, you will bring expertise in deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch, while mentoring junior data scientists to foster a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
We are looking for mid/senior data scientist, ideally located in the western cape, with roles also open in Sandton. Our current requirements span business banking client experience delivery, retail banking client experience delivery, marketing client insights and engagement, retail credit management, and risk. This advertisement is intended to
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Areas of focus:
- Business banking client experience delivery,
- Retail banking client experience delivery,
- Marketing client insights and engagement,
- Retail credit management,
- Risk
Our ideal candidate has:
- 6+ years of experience in a Senior Data Science role
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Hands-on experience deploying AI/ML solutions in real-world applications
- Experience with advanced data science principles including NLP, deep learning, reinforcement learning, or time-series modeling.
- Python/R experience and relation/non-relational databases.
- Familiarity with modern deep learning frameworks (Pytorch, Tensorflow)
- Stakeholder engagement management up to executive management.
- Github experience or Git
- AWS/Azure/GCP
Competencies:
- Strategic thinking
- Leadership ability
- Problem-solving skills
- Decision-making skills
- Researching skills
- Project Management skills
- Planning, organising and coordination skills
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Education:
- Completed a degree or higher
Ideal:
- Master’s degree
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