Data Scientist – Stellenbosch

About the role

We are an innovative, fast‑growing, data‑driven financial services company looking for a Data Scientist to transform complex data into actionable business insights. The role will focus on building predictive models and delivering data‑driven solutions that support our credit and financial services operations.

Key responsibilities

• Transform large, complex data sets into clear, actionable business insights.
• Design, develop, and deploy predictive modelling solutions using Python and GCP tools.
• Analyse extensive datasets to identify trends and support decision‑making.
• Collaborate with credit and financial services teams to implement data‑driven strategies.
• Utilise Google Cloud Platform services, including BigQuery, to manage and query data efficiently.
• Create visualisations and dashboards in Looker Studio to communicate findings.

Required profile

• 3–5 years of experience in Data Science or Analytics.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Data Science.
• Experience in the credit or financial services sector is highly advantageous.

Required skills

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• BigQuery
• SQL
• Python
• Looker Studio
• Predictive modelling