Cape Town City Centre: Decision Scientist

Data Analysis & Decision Support Frame data analysis in terms of decision-making processes for business questions posed by stakeholders Analyse and optimise data within specific business areas to uncover opportunities for improvement, increased revenue, or cost reduction Design and implement advanced quantitative models to support strategic decisions Translate complex data into actionable insights that drive business outcomes AI & Machine Learning Strategy Contribute to Capitecs AI/Machine Learning roadmap and enable data-led decision-making Build predictive models using statistical and machine learning techniques and deploy them into production environments Apply modern software development best practices and solution design for scalable analytics Collaboration & Business Integration Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into business solutions Collaborate across functional teams to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and organisational objectives Support business analysis and contribute to the design and delivery of innovative solutions Technical Implementation Extract, aggregate, clean, and analyse data from large relational databases Work in cloud environments (Azure, AWS) and navigate hybrid setups (cloud vs on-prem) Apply version control and containerisation (e.g., Docker) for machine learning models Ensure compliance with NCR, POPIA, SARB, and other regulatory frameworks Skills & Experience: Strong programming skills (SQL, SAS) and database manipulation Proficiency in data exploration, visualisation, and statistical model development Advanced computer literacy and experience with multiple operating systems Ability to productionalise models and apply complex machine learning methodologies Knowledge of predictive modelling techniques and deployment processes Familiarity with cloud computing and modern software development practices Qualifications: Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Engineering, or Computer Science with 4 years relevant experience OR Honours Degree with 3 years relevant experience OR Masters Degree in Data Science or related discipline For more information contact: Recruitment Consultant