Data Scientist (George, Western Cape)

Badger Holdings (Pty) Ltd; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic insurance company in George, Western Cape is seeking a Data Scientist to drive machine learning solutions that solve real business challenges. This role focuses on data preparation, feature engineering, model development, and deployment in a fast-paced environment that values innovation and personal growth. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Data Science or actuarial science and at least three years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Innovative work culture

Opportunities for personal growth

Stunning location in George

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in insurance/financial services, preferably in short-term insurance.
• 3+ years hands-on with machine learning projects from data preparation to deployment.
• Proven experience with claims modelling and survival analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean, and engineer features from raw data.
• Run exploratory data analysis to uncover insights.
• Build, validate, and deploy machine learning models.
• Monitor and retrain models to manage drift.
• Document pipelines, models, and processes clearly.
• Create dashboards and reporting tools for business teams.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Machine Learning

Statistical Modelling

Time Series Forecasting

Education

Degree/Honours in Data Science or Actuarial Science

Tools

Power BI

Qlik Sense

Tableau

Snowflake

Job description

Remuneration: market‑related, Location: Western Cape, Job level: Junior/Mid, Type: Permanent, Reference: #BH-392, Company: Badger Holdings

Job Description

Data Scientist – Badger Holdings

George, Western Cape (On‑site | Office‑based)

At Badger Holdings, we don’t just crunch numbers, we use data to reshape insurance and solve real‑world problems. We’re looking for a Data Scientist who’s ready to take ownership of the full machine learning lifecycle: from raw data, to insights, to deployed models that actually move the needle.

Purpose of the Role

You’ll be responsible for the development and deployment of machine learning solutions that tackle real business challenges. This means data preparation, exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, model development, deployment, monitoring — and doing it all without needing your hand held.

What You’ll Do

• Prep, clean, transform and engineer features from raw data
• Run exploratory data analysis to uncover insights & shape models
• Build, validate and deploy machine learning models
• Monitor and retrain models to stay ahead of drift
• Troubleshoot and maintain deployed solutions
• Document pipelines, models and processes clearly
• Create dashboards & reporting tools for business teams

Requirements

Essential

• Degree/Honours in Data Science or Actuarial Science
• 3+ years’ experience in insurance/financial services (short‑term insurance = big plus)
• 3+ years hands‑on with machine learning projects (data prep > deployment)
• Proven experience with Python or R, SQL/Snowflake
• Experience with claims modelling & survival analysis
• Strong foundation in statistical modelling & time series forecasting

Preferred (Bonus Points)

• Exposure to ML platforms
• Proficiency in BI tools (Power BI, Qlik Sense, Tableau, etc.)

Why Join Badger?

George lifestyle – think mountains, ocean, fresh air & zero gridlock

A company that backs innovation with action, not just words

A culture where your ideas matter and your growth is real

Ready to build smarter solutions in an environment that values both brains and balance? Apply now and let’s do big things together.