Sandton: Data Scientist – Insurance posted by Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Do you see patterns where others see noise?

Do you love transforming raw, messy datasets into business-changing insights?

If youre ready to join a forward-thinking organisation where your work directly impacts strategy, operations, and innovation this role is for you.

And heres the exciting part: were specifically looking for someone with hands-on experience in the insurance sector (Life or Non-Life) who understands how data truly drives value in a complex, regulated environment.

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or Actuarial Science
  

• 35 years experience in data science, data warehousing, or modelling
  

• Insurance industry experience (Non-Life or Life) is essential
  

• Strong knowledge of statistics, machine learning principles, and predictive modelling
  

• Fluency in Python, SQL, and R
  

• Experience with Azure, Spark, data modelling, and version control is beneficial
  

• Ability to analyse complex datasets and maintain high levels of data integrity
  

• Excellent communication skills able to translate analytics into business impact
  

• Ability to self-organise, work independently, and collaborate across team