Scientist, Data

Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Job Overview

Business Segment:

Personal & Private Banking

Location:

ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Job Type:

Full-time

Job Ref ID:

80445293A-0002

Date Posted:

9/25/2025







Apply data mining techniques and conduct statistical analysis to large, structured and unstructured data sets to understand and analyse phenomena. Model complex business problems, discovering insights and opportunities through statistical, algorithmic, machine learning and visualisation techniques, working closely with clients, data and technology teams to turn data into critical information used to make sound business decisions. Execute intelligent automation and predictive modelling.



Qualifications

Completed Matric

Information Studies Degree

Information Technology Degree



Experience



5 - 7 years

Experience in working with unstructured data (e.g. Streams, images) Understanding of data flows, data architecture, ETL and processing of structured and unstructured data. Using data mining to discover new patterns from large datasets. Implement standard and proprietary algorithms for handling and processing data. Experience with common data science toolkits, such as SAS, R, SPSS, etc. Experience with data visualisation tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, etc.

5 - 7 years

Proven development experience in software and software engineering. Understanding of financial services data processes, systems, and products. Experience in technical business intelligence. Knowledge of IT infrastructure and data principles. Project management experience. Exposure to governance and regulatory matters as it relates to data. Experience in building models (credit scoring, propensity models, churn, etc.).

Additional Information



Behavioral Competencies



Adopting Practical Approaches

Articulating Information

Challenging Ideas

Examining Information

Exploring Possibilities



Technical Competencies



Data Analysis

Database Administration

Data Integrity

Knowledge Classification

Research & Information Gathering



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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1535391
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned