Capitec Bank is a South African commercial bank. As of February 2017 the bank was the third largest in South Africa with 120,000 customer opening new accounts per month.
To simplify banking, we’ve developed an all-inclusive banking solution. Global One is the one solution that enables you to transact, save and access credit in realtime. We also believe in ...
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As the Manager: Data Science/AI at Capitec, you will lead the bank’s AI and advanced analytics initiatives, driving innovation and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. Your role will focus on defining and implementing a forward-thinking AI strategy while fostering a high-performing team of data scientists to deliver impactful AI/ML solutions aligned with business objectives.
You will be at the forefront of identifying AI-driven opportunities, overseeing the development and deployment of cutting-edge models, and ensuring alignment with ethical and compliance standards. By collaborating closely with stakeholders, you’ll help position Capitec as a leader in leveraging AI for business innovation and growth. Additionally, you’ll mentor your team to maintain high standards in AI/ML model quality and operational excellence, promoting a culture of continuous learning and data-driven innovation.
Our ideal candidate has:
Over 5 years in AI/ML model development and deployment, including 2 years as a manager or team lead within an analytical team.
Managing senior and executive level stakeholders and influencing decision making at these levels
Using AI frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch to deploy with whilst using Python, SQL, Pyspark
Hands on experience integrating AI Models into applications and services