Data Scientist Iii
6 days ago
We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry.
To be part of the journey, follow the steps below:
To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here Once you have completed the above, finalize your application by clicking apply below. We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve.
Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to building 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 people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable and delivered through personal experience.
Why choose us: At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. Our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings.
We make it a priority to ensure 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 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 optimizing 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 fields: statistics, mathematics, computer science, or 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, organizing 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 Bank is an authorised financial services provider (FSP) and registered credit provider (NCRCP13).
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