Data Scientist (George, Western Cape)

dotsure.co.za; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance technology firm in George, Western Cape, is seeking a Data Scientist to own the machine learning lifecycle. You will prepare data, build and deploy machine learning models, and analyze insights. The ideal candidate should hold a Degree in Data Science or related field and have over 3 years of experience in insurance. Join us for a lifestyle surrounded by mountains and ocean, in an innovative culture that values real growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in insurance/financial services is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with the full machine learning lifecycle is essential.
• Experience with claims modelling and survival analysis is required.

Responsibilities

• Prep, clean, transform and engineer features from raw data.
• Run exploratory data analysis to uncover insights.
• Build, validate and deploy machine learning models.
• Document pipelines, models, and processes clearly.

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

Overview

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 and 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 and 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 and survival analysis
• Strong foundation in statistical modelling and 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 and 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.

Job Details

Work Level: Skilled

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Market Related

EE Position: No

Location: Western Cape