Data Scientist III

Capitec is seeking a driven and passionate Data Scientist to join their team and contribute to their AI strategy. This role involves leveraging state-of-the-art machine learning principles to develop innovative models, manage the full machine learning lifecycle, and mentor junior data scientists. The ideal candidate will focus on transforming business banking and retail client experiences, and contribute to risk management.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in a Senior Data Science role
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Growth opportunities
• Employee benefits
• Savings