Manager: Ai/ml And Data Science (business Banking) Johannesburg – Up To R1.6mil Ctc

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Manager: AI/ML and Data Science (Business Banking) - Johannesburg - up to R1.6mil CTC
Join a leading financial institution as the AI & Data Science Manager, where you'll drive innovation, lead a talented data science team, and embed data-driven intelligence across the business. Align with the bank's strategic priorities.
Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute the bank's AI strategy in alignment with business goals.
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of data scientists to deliver world-class AI/ML solutions.
  • Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of AI/ML models - from design to deployment and monitoring.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to identify AI-driven opportunities that deliver measurable impact.
  • Ensure AI/ML models meet ethical, regulatory, and governance standards.
  • Champion a data-driven culture and establish best practices for AI adoption across the bank.
Qualifications and Experience:
  • Master's/PhD in Information Technology, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in AI/ML model development, deployment, and leadership.
  • Strong skills in Python, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn.
  • Cloud AI expertise on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
Bonus Points For:
  • Experience in financial services or banking analytics.
  • Knowledge of MLOps and AI model governance frameworks.
  • Exposure to Generative AI, NLP, or Computer Vision technologies.
The Reference Number for this position is NG60789 which is a Permanent, hybrid position in Johannesburg offering a salary of up to R1.6mil per annum salary negotiable based on experience. E-mail Nokuthula on or call her for a chat on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1556343
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
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