Manager: Data and Analytics (AI and Data Science) at Capitec Bank

About the role:


As the Manager: Data Science/AI at Capitec, you will lead the bank's AI and advanced analytics initiatives, driving innovation and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. Your role will focus on defining and implementing a forward-thinking AI strategy while fostering a high-performing team of data scientists to deliver impactful AI/ML solutions aligned with business objectives.
You will be at the forefront of identifying AI-driven opportunities, overseeing the development and deployment of cutting-edge models, and ensuring alignment with ethical and compliance standards. By collaborating closely with stakeholders, you'll help position Capitec as a leader in leveraging AI for business innovation and growth. Additionally, you'll mentor your team to maintain high standards in AI/ML model quality and operational excellence, promoting a culture of continuous learning and data-driven innovation.


Our ideal candidate has:


Over 5 years in AI/ML model development and deployment, including 2 years as a manager or team lead within an analytical team.
Managing senior and executive level stakeholders and influencing decision making at these levels
Using AI frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch to deploy with whilst using Python, SQL, Pyspark
Hands on experience integrating AI Models into applications and services
Big data frameworks - Hadoop/Kafka
Github experience or Git


Ideal:


AWS experience


Competencies:


Simplify and make it easy
Earn and extend trust
Plan, deliver and raise the bar
Curious and continuously learns
Act, learn and adapt
Inspire optimism and persistence
Have courage, disagree and commit


Education:


Completed an Honors Degree or higher