Data Scientist III

WesBank – Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Data Scientist III

WesBank is looking for a Data Scientist III to design, build, and deploy advanced analytical and AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Has designed, tested, and deployed end-to-end machine learning and Generative AI models using Python and Azure Functions.
• Built classification models to optimize customer experience and interactions by enhancing resolution speed and customer satisfaction.
• Able to apply Natural Language Processing (NLP) to automate quality assurance processes and assess whether queries were resolved effectively.
• Evaluate model performance using appropriate metrics and continuously refine algorithms for accuracy and relevance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into business processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Preparing and analyzing data to support model development and business insights.
• Creating dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and internal governance frameworks.
• Mentoring junior analysts and contributing to model governance and ethical data practices.
• Build models that analyze processes to recommend areas for optimisation to achieve cost savings, revenue generation or efficiency improvements for the business.
• Conduct appropriate manipulation and analysis of data to proactively identify and meet needs of the business for the purpose of future work and to ensure high information-quality and reliability across the business.
• Implement machine learning mathematical algorithms and automation techniques using open-source programming languages such as SAS or Python libraries.
• Utilise advanced predictive modeling techniques to hold insight into outcomes and future events that confront key assumptions.
• Review and support more Junior Data Scientists with processes and models.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

Job Details

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfil this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless required by law to disclose it to other parties.

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