Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist
Location: Kuils River
Work Model: On-site

Are you a data-driven problem solver ready to shape strategic decisions through the power of machine learning and advanced analytics? We're looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our dynamic analytics team and lead impactful projects across credit risk and marketing domains.

As a Senior Data Scientist, youll play a key role in identifying business opportunities, designing predictive models, and driving value across the organization. Youll work closely with cross-functional teams including IT, Credit Risk, and Analytics to turn data into actionable insights.

What Youll Do:

• Design and develop machine learning models to improve decision-making across the customer and credit lifecycle

• Analyze complex datasets using SQL and Python, and engineer robust feature sets

• Guide the development of data strategies that optimize business outcomes

• Present model insights and recommendations to stakeholders

• Collaborate on model deployment and performance monitoring in cloud environments

• Mentor team members and contribute to a culture of innovation and excellence

What Were Looking For:

• Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field

• 5+ years in a data science or decision science role

• Strong experience building predictive models for credit risk using statistical and machine learning methods

• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms (e.g., GCP)

• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills

Tools & Skills Youll Use:

• SQL, Python

• Predictive modeling & machine learning

• Cloud-based platforms and feature engineering

• Data visualization and performance analysis

• Credit risk modelling frameworks

If you're excited to lead meaningful data science initiatives and help shape data-first strategies, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us turn data into decisions.