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Purpose Statement
To deliver the AI strategy to ensure Capitec 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.
Education (Minimum)
Masters Degree in Information Technology - Computer Science or Statistics
Education (Ideal Or Preferred)
Honours Degree
Knowledge and Experience
Minimum
Knowledge:
Deep understanding of one or more state of the art principles and techniques in at least one discipline of data science, e.g., NLP, Deep Learning etc. and can teach to others
Underlying theory and application of machine learning models; able to understand underlying principles and theory and be able to teach others.
Best practices for data science such as reusability, reproducibility, continuous monitoring, etc
Ideal:
Familiarity with modern deep learning frameworks (Tensorflow, PyTorch, MXNet, etc)
Ethical AI design principle
Capitec Data Science lifecycle
Capitec Data Product Life Cycle
Experience:
NB. Length of experience required is conditional on the qualifications obtained
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
Experience:
Working with multiple teams to deliver predictive models into a production environment
Skills
Analytical Skills
Attention to Detail
Communications Skills
Problem solving skills
Planning, organising and coordination skills
Decision making skills
Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
Additional Information
Clear criminal and credit record
Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.