Data Scientist

A vacancy exists for a Data Scientist within the Data Insights Team, Kazang , in Cape Town .

We are looking for a curious, dependable, and impact-driven Intermediate Data Scientist to step confidently into a role that blends advanced analytics, stakeholder communication, and team contribution. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in shaping our data science environment while delivering high-impact models and insights that inform real business decisions. You’ll work at the intersection of data and strategy—helping to define how data science is applied across the organization.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with Software Engineers, Data Engineers, Data Analysts, Product Owners and decision-makers to scope, build, and deliver solutions using advanced statistical and machine learning models. You’ll be responsible for turning complex data into actionable recommendations and contributing to the design and implementation of data science frameworks using cutting-edge technologies. With a strong passion for modeling and experimentation, you’ll bring a scientific approach to solving business problems in a fast-paced FinTech environment.

Beyond technical delivery, this role is about how you show up in the team - sharing knowledge, offering mentorship, fostering collaboration, and bringing energy and positivity to our day-to-day culture. As a trusted advisor and a core member of the Data & Analytics team, you’ll play a key part in building not just data solutions, but a data-driven, collaborative, and innovative way of working.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Problem Framing & Business Understanding

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business problems and translate them into data science opportunities.
• Define success criteria and hypotheses for modeling efforts.
• Proactively recommend data science applications that add business value.

Model Development & Analysis

Insight Generation & Communication

Collaboration & Culture Building

Technical Development & Governance

In order to be considered for this position, the following requirements must be met :

Technical Skills :

Behavioural Competencies :

Performance Expectations :

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