Manager: Data and Analytics

5 days ago


Sandton, South Africa Capitec Bank Ltd. Full time
Manager: Data and Analytics (AI and Data Science)

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:

1. To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here

2. Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below.

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. And to support people in being their best, 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 the role:

As the Manager: Data Science/AI at Capitec, you will lead the bank's AI and advanced analytics initiatives, driving innovation and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. Your role will focus on defining and implementing a forward-thinking AI strategy while fostering a high-performing team of data scientists to deliver impactful AI/ML solutions aligned with business objectives.

You will be at the forefront of identifying AI-driven opportunities, overseeing the development and deployment of cutting-edge models, and ensuring alignment with ethical and compliance standards. By collaborating closely with stakeholders, you'll help position Capitec as a leader in leveraging AI for business innovation and growth. Additionally, you'll mentor your team to maintain high standards in AI/ML model quality and operational excellence, promoting a culture of continuous learning and data-driven innovation.

Our ideal candidate has:
  • Over 5 years in AI/ML model development and deployment, including 2 years as a manager or team lead within an analytical team.
  • Experience managing senior and executive level stakeholders and influencing decision making at these levels.
  • Proficiency in using AI frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch to deploy with whilst using Python, SQL, Pyspark.
  • Hands-on experience integrating AI Models into applications and services.
  • Familiarity with big data frameworks – Hadoop/Kafka.
  • Experience with Git or Github.
Ideal:
  • AWS experience.
  • Ability to simplify and make it easy.
  • Earn and extend trust.
  • Plan, deliver and raise the bar.
  • Curious and continuously learns.
  • Act, learn and adapt.
  • Inspire optimism and persistence.
  • Have courage, disagree and commit.
Education:
  • Completed an Honors 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.

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