Manager: Data and Analytics; AI and Data Science

Manager:
Data and Analytics (AI and Data Science)

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Data and Analytics (AI and Data Science) role at Capitec
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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.

• 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 Tensor Flow and PyTorch to deploy, while using Python, SQL, Pyspark.
• Hands on experience integrating AI Models into applications and services.
• Big data frameworks – Hadoop/Kafka.
• Github experience or Git.
• AWS experience.

• Simplify and make it easy.
• Earn and extend trust.
• Plan, deliver and raise the bar.
• Curious and continuously learns.
• Act, learn and adapt.
• Inspire optimism and persistence.
• Have courage, disagree and commit.

• Completed an Honors Degree or higher.

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

If you are interested in being part of this dynamic team, on a mission to build the best bank in the world through unlocking the potential of its people, please apply. We would love to hear from you!