Data Scientist III

Capitec Bank Ltd.; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead their AI strategy. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape and own the vision from the ground up, utilizing advanced machine learning techniques to solve complex business challenges. As part of a dynamic team, you will design and implement predictive models and algorithms, driving strategic decision-making across departments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data science, a strong educational background, and a passion for innovation. Join us in our mission to redefine banking through technology and make a positive impact on clients' financial lives.

Benefits

Growth Opportunities

Employee Benefits

Savings Plans

Team Building Activities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a Senior Data Science role.
• Hands-on experience deploying AI/ML solutions in real-world applications.
• Experience with advanced data science principles including NLP and deep learning.

Responsibilities

• Drive Capitec’s AI strategy and develop innovative models.
• Design, implement, and optimize predictive models.
• Manage stakeholder engagement across the business.

Skills

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Natural Language Processing

Python

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Science Principles

Education

Master’s Degree in Statistics

Master’s Degree in Mathematics

Master’s Degree in Computer Science

Master’s Degree in Physics

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Git

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Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World!!

We appoint energized and motivated people for their potentialandcontinuously look fortalented, driven individualstohelp usinnovate and evolve.That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to build a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients.

Who we are:

We are a bank, but we’re much more than that.We believe that banking is about enabling peopleto control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable and delivered through personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.

Why choose us:

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put theClient first, act withEnergy andtakeOwnership.And to support people in being their best,our Employee Value Propositionoffersevery value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well asemployee benefitsand savings. We make it a priority toensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.

About this role:

As a Senior Data Scientist at Capitec, your purpose is to drive the 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.

Our ideal candidate has:

• 6+ years of experience in a Senior Data Science role
• Master’s degree or higher in any of the following field statistics, mathematics, computer science, physics
• 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

Ideal:

• Strategic thinking
• Leadership ability
• Researching skills
• Planning, organising and coordination skills

Education:

• Completed a master’s degree or higher

If you are interested in being part of this dynamic team, on a mission to build the best bank in the world through unlocking the potential of its people, please apply. We would love to hear from you!

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.

Capitec Bank is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 46669) and registered credit provider (NCRCP13). Capitec Bank Limited Reg. No: 1980/003695/06