Senior Data Scientist: Drive Analytics & Strategy

Spane4All; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in South Africa is seeking a Data Scientist to enhance analytics capabilities through predictive modeling and strategic insights. Ideal candidates will have 4-5 years of relevant experience, strong skills in SQL, SAS, Python, and R, and a genuine passion for data-driven decision-making. The role involves managing analytics projects and collaborating across teams to drive impactful business outcomes. Applications are encouraged in advance of the closing date of 17th December 2025.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years' relevant work experience in analytics, including 2+ years in Predictive analytics.
• Strong numerical and statistical competency.
• Excellent skills in stakeholder engagement and communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain analytical capabilities and model libraries.
• Lead design and implementation of marketing acquisition strategies.
• Build scalable data products to monetize data assets.
• Manage and mentor junior analysts and data scientists.

Skills

SQL

SAS

Python

R

Data Mining

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantitative Risk Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or Bcom Quantitative Finance

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

A leading financial institution in South Africa is seeking a Data Scientist to enhance analytics capabilities through predictive modeling and strategic insights. Ideal candidates will have 4-5 years of relevant experience, strong skills in SQL, SAS, Python, and R, and a genuine passion for data-driven decision-making. The role involves managing analytics projects and collaborating across teams to drive impactful business outcomes. Applications are encouraged in advance of the closing date of 17th December 2025.