Job title : Data Science_II
Job Location : Gauteng, Randburg
Deadline : October 05, 2025
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Role Responsibilities
To plan, build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, procedures, products and provide analytical support and interpret insights, using advanced analytics technologies, to address business opportunities for FNB and it’s partners and implement digital advertising campaigns to drive business results.Are You Someone Who Can
Customer Experience & Strategic Insights
Use data and analytics to improve customer experience by understanding context and identifying monetisation opportunities.Monitor implementation of business decisions and recommend enhancements using statistical modelling.Validate, interpret, and create reports and presentations for stakeholders.Contribute to a culture of sharing successes, issues, trends, and ideas.Data Analysis & Commercialisation
Create delivery plans in collaboration with stakeholders to define metrics and track performance.Analyse data to identify unexplored commercialisation opportunities aligned with business needs and revenue options.Translate technical data into practical business information using approved FirstRand architecture. Specifically using Google Cloud Platform technology capabilities across BigQuery, Python notebooks and Looker StudioAnalyse information requirements, data availability, and quality to support management decisions.Conduct data manipulation and analysis to proactively meet business needs and ensure high-quality, reliable information. Advanced Modelling & Machine Learning
Develop core analytical capabilities and model libraries using advanced statistical, quantitative, or econometric techniques.Document and implement models to address specific business requirements.Apply statistical techniques to support decision-making and experiment design.Use mathematical concepts (e.g., multivariable calculus, linear algebra) to improve predictive performance and algorithm optimisation.Implement machine learning algorithms and automation using open-source languages like BigQuery or Python.Apply data wrangling principles to identify and correct data quality issues.Build and program statistical models for application development and productionisation.Utilise pattern recognition and deep learning techniques in machine learning research. Model Development & Analytics Governance
Innovate by finding the best-fit solutions for each situation, including flexible delivery and customized solutions that lead to more efficient outcomes for First Advertising Clients and partnersMaintain ownership of models through regular audits and updates to ensure relevance and accuracy.Challenge and test current models to ensure relevance and accuracy of outputs. Privacy, Ethics & Compliance
Ensure ethical usage of information and data in compliance with privacy and sensitivity classifications.Understand and implement Privacy business requirements, legislation, and policy.Report Information Privacy Incidents and escalate appropriately for resolution of audit findings, complaints, investigations, and assessments.Take necessary actions to ensure compliance with statutory, legislative, policy, and governance requirements.Implement and provide input into governance and compliance procedures and processes.Ensure systems and procedures comply with business standards. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate across departments within First Advertising to ensure proper use of data and delivery of operational results.Collaborate across departments within CSI and FNB to ensure proper use of data and delivery of operational results.Participate in projects addressing analytical needs and opportunities.Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for analytics, applying business product / service knowledge.Engage in cross-functional relationships to provide and receive work support.Build and sustain collaborative relationships with peers and stakeholders.Participate in communities of practice and contribute to organisational knowledge improvement.Build relationships to manage expectations, share insights, and create buy-in.Technical Communication & Visualisation
Conduct data visualisation to present findings to technical and non-technical audiences using effective visual encoding principles. Analytics Strategy & Execution
Determine business questions and select appropriate analytics models.Source and prepare relevant data for analysis.Translate business requirements into tangible models with clear business value.Develop and apply analytical algorithms to build, test, and implement solutions that reduce risk, increase profitability, and improve efficiency. Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualification : Mathematical / Analytical / Actuarial Science B.Sc. Degree or B. Com DegreeOther related qualifications : Engineering and Computer ScienceAdvantageous Qualification : Honours DegreeExperience : A minimum of 3 - 8 years’ experience in analytics environmentTech Stack : Google Cloud Platform, Google BigQuery, Python, Looker StudioAdvantageous Tech Stack : SQL, PySparkGood communication skillsGood interpretation skillsQuantitative and analytical skills You will have access to
Opportunities to network and collaborateA challenging working environmentOpportunities to innovateBe part of an exciting and vibrant new team We can be a match if you are / have
AnalyticalAdaptable and curiousThrive in a collaborative environmentConceptual and Big Picture ThinkingStrategic ThinkingEnd Date : September 29, 2025
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