Data Scientist I

1 week ago

South Africa Capitec Bank Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year

Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World

We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate 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 people to 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 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 a Data Scientist I at Capitec, your purpose is to drive Capitec's AI strategy, ensuring the bank remains competitive in a dynamic landscape where data science is a key strategic differentiator. The role involves leveraging solid, textbook knowledge of state-of-the-art data science principles and techniques in disciplines such deep learning and the underlying theory and assumptions of various techniques. This role sit within Capitec's Business Banking divsion and will serve in the area of AI and ML.

Key responsibilities include designing and implementing predictive models and intelligent algorithms to gain deeper insights into business performance drivers, enabling more effective decision-making. Additionally, the role encompasses solution and experimental design for model development, as well as the deployment of predictive modeling techniques, utilizing source control systems like Git or Bitbucket to ensure robust and scalable solutions.

Our ideal candidate has:
  • 1-3+ years of experience in any Data Science role
  • Degree or higher in any of the following field statistics, mathematics, computer science, physics  
  • Python experience
  • Familiarity with modern deep learning frameworks (Pytorch, Tensorflow)
  • Github experience or Git
Ideal:
  • AWS
  • Basic knowledge of SQL
Competencies:
  • Analytical Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Decision making skills
  • Researching skills
  • Planning, organising and coordination skills
Education:
  • Completed a 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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