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
Min:
- 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
Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals.