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Data Scientist

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Cape Town Full-day Full-time

Description:

A well-established financial solutions firm based in Cape Town is seeking a motivated professional who enjoys transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights. Youll join a growing consultancy focused on delivering sustainable credit and capital solutions, working alongside experienced industry specialists on high-impact analytical initiatives.

This environment values innovation, encourages new ideas, and recognises technical excellence. The role offers meaningful exposure across end-to-end modelling, strategic decision-making, and hands-on analytics, making it ideal for someone seeking autonomy, visibility, and tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop, enhance, and maintain predictive and financial models supporting credit and capital decisions
  • Review underperforming models and optimise or rebuild them to improve accuracy and efficiency
  • Design and deliver advanced dashboards and analytics solutions using QlikView / Qlik Sense
  • Analyse large datasets and translate insights into practical, business-focused recommendations
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and clearly communicate analytical findings to support informed decisions
    Job Experience and Skills Required:
    • Education:
    • BSc / BCom / Honours in Data Science, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline
  • Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in data analytics, data science, actuarial, or quantitative modelling roles
Skills: Advanced QlikView / Qlik Sense expertise (essential) Strong experience building and enhancing predictive and financial models Proficiency in SQL and Python or R Ability to work independently, solve complex problems, and clearly articulate insights Non-negotiables: Based in Cape Town with own reliable transport
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13 Jan 2026;   from: gumtree.co.za

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