Data Scientist at Capitec Bank

Purpose Statement

Our Credit Management team is currently recruiting for a Data Scientist. The purpose of this role is to develop and maintain prediction models, also to analyse and interpret business challenges and requirements through the application of various data science/statistical analysis techniques, with the aim of implementing a timely and usable solution which address the business need and is good for our clients.
 

Qualifications (Minimum)

• National Certificate in Grade 12 National Certificate
• A relevant post graduate degree in Statistics

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• A relevant post-graduate qualification

Knowledge

Minimum:

• Knwledge and understanding of:
  • Business Analysis and Requirements gathering
  • Predictive modelling techniques
  • Software development
• 5 Years experience in developmen and deployment of advanced predictive models

Ideal:

• Knowledge and undertanding of:
  • Operational environment
  • Database design priciples
  • Capitec Bank strategic objectives (i.e. productivity, profile, efficiency,processes and procedures and client service)

Skills

• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Communications Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Facilitation Skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• SAS Skills
• SQL Skills
• Qlikview Skills
• Planning, organising and coordination skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical Skills

Competencies

• Working with People
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
• Analysing
• Planning and Organising
• Writing and Reporting
• Creating and Innovating

Additional Information

• A valid driver's license and own vehicle is preferred
• Ability and willingness to work in an open plan environment
• Clear criminal and credit record