Cape Town City Centre: Senior Data Scientist

July 25, 2025 Jobs in Cape Peninsula

Cape Town City Centre: Senior Data Scientist

Posted on 2025-07-25 00:00:00

Employer	Unspecified
Category	IT / Computing / Software
Location	Cape Town Region / Cape Town City Centre

Job Summary

Purpose Statement To deliver the AI strategy to ensure the Bank can compete in a changing landscape where data science is a key future-oriented strategic differentiator. To design and implement predictive models or intelligent algorithms to better understand the drivers of business performance and enable improved management decision-making. Minimum Education: Honours Degree in Data Science Ideal/preferred Education: Masters Degree in Data Scienc Minimum Experience Length of experience required is conditional on the qualifications obtained Masters degree or equivalent in a quantitative discipline or STEM field e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science with focus on Machine Learning, plus 6yrs relevant experience or equivalent Honours Degree or equivalent and relevant technical qualifications, plus 8yrs relevant experience. Experience in data science, machine learning and deployment of developed solutions Business analysis and requirements gathering Reproducible coding experience Working with relational and non-relational databases Experience in at least one ML language Working in cloud environments Ideal Experience Working with multiple teams to deliver predictive models into a production environment Stakeholder management at Executive and senior management level Minimum Knowledge Deep understanding of state of the art and emerging principles and techniques in at least one discipline of data science, e.g., NLP, Deep Learning etc. and can teach to a broad and wide technical audience. Underlying theory and application of machine learning models; able to understand underlying principles and theory and be able to teach others. Familiarity with modern deep learning frameworks (Tensorflow, PyTorch, MXNet, etc). Best practices for data science. Ethical AI design principles Skills Analytical Skills Attention to Detail Communications Skills Problem solving skills Decision making skills Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills Planning, organising and coordination skill Additional Information Clear criminal and credit record Should you not receive a response from us within one week of your application, your application has unfortunately not been successful.

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Cape Town City Centre: Senior Data Scientist

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Cape Town City Centre: Senior Data Scientist

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We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist with specialized expertise in Generative AI and LLMs (Large Language models to join our team and help lead the implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions for a large retail customer. Please note this role is based in Cape Town- ONSITE and is 12- month initial contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a greenfield Generative AI project for a major retailer, where your contributions will have a direct impact on innovation and business growth. Key Responsibilities : Lead the design and development of Generative AI models tailored to retail-specific use cases, such as personalized recommendations, content creation, and customer engagement. Collaborate with stakeholders, including data engineers, software developers, and business leaders, to identify opportunities for applying Generative AI within the retail environment. Build, train, and fine-tune models such as GPT, GANs, VAEs, or similar architectures to generate text, images, and other content that enhances the retail customer experience. Analyze large datasets to uncover patterns and insights that drive model development and improve decision-making processes. Prototype, validate, and deploy AI models into production environments, ensuring scalability and integration with existing systems. Stay up-to-date with advancements in Generative AI and machine learning technologies, implementing best practices and new methodologies to continuously enhance the project. Provide technical mentorship to junior data scientists and collaborate with the broader team to foster a culture of innovation and learning. Required Qualifications : Masters or PhD in Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a related field. 3 years of experience as a Data Scientist, with at least 1 year focused on Generative AI projects. Proficiency with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras). Experience in the architecture & integration of large language models (LLMs) Experience working with Generative AI models such as GPT, GANs, or VAEs. Strong programming skills in Python, R, or a similar language, and experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure). Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to transform complex business problems into AI-driven solutions. Strong understanding of data manipulation, processing, and cleaning techniques, with hands-on experience working with large datasets. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications : Experience in the retail industry or working on AI-driven customer experience initiatives. Familiarity with natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, and deep learning techniques. Strong knowledge of MLOps principles for deploying and maintaining machine learning models at scale. Prior experience with AI ethics, bias mitigation, and responsible AI practices.

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