Senior Data Scientist — AI Strategy & ML Delivery

Capitec Bank Ltd.; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African financial institution is seeking a Mid/Senior Data Scientist to drive its AI strategy. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in data science, expertise in machine learning and deep learning techniques, and a relevant degree. This role involves designing and deploying innovative models to improve decision-making across departments. The position offers opportunities for mentorship and engagement with executive management, contributing to the mission of building the best bank in the world.

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, deep learning, reinforcement learning, or time-series modeling.

Responsibilities

• Drive Capitec’s AI strategy and execute predictive models.
• Leverage machine learning principles to solve complex business challenges.
• Mentor junior data scientists and manage stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Reinforcement Learning

Python

R

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Git

Job description

A leading South African financial institution is seeking a Mid/Senior Data Scientist to drive its AI strategy. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in data science, expertise in machine learning and deep learning techniques, and a relevant degree. This role involves designing and deploying innovative models to improve decision-making across departments. The position offers opportunities for mentorship and engagement with executive management, contributing to the mission of building the best bank in the world.