Data Scientist

Job Description

To build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, procedures, and advanced mathematical models that provide analytical support and interpret insights, to address business opportunities and problems and implement business strategy, under guidance against predicted results and deliver according to set processes and procedures.

Hello Future Data Scientist

Welcome to FNB, where we believe help is at the heart of human greatness. Our vision is to be a great business helping to create a better world.

As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Role Overview:

To build, optimize and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, procedures, and advanced mathematical models that provide analytical support and interpret insights, to address business opportunities and problems and implement business strategy, under guidance against predicted results and deliver according to set processes and procedures.

Are you someone who can:

• Innovate to improve customer experience by continuously looking for better and more efficient ways of doing things Be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances.

• Deliberately seek diverse opinions, build on ideas and do not duplicate effort.

• Participate in the innovation process in the business and contribute toward new innovations against objectives.

• Execute own work in accordance with the organisational values and code of ethics.

• Comply with and adhere to identified governance and compliance standards and escalate problems for investigation and resolution.

• Identify and escalate risk as normal part of work.

• Adhere to model building policies, standards, frameworks, and governance process.

• Ensure own ethical usage of information that complies to restrictions applied for privacy and sensitivity classification Implement and adhere to Privacy business requirements, legislation and policy.

• Report Information Privacy Incidents and escalate appropriately for resolution of Privacy and Protection.

You will be an ideal candidate if you meet the minimum requirments:

• A degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Data Science

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with data manipulation and analysis libraries.

• Statistical Knowledge: Strong understanding of statistical methods and concepts, including hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and machine learning algorithms.

• Data Visualization: Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or Matplotlib) to effectively communicate findings.

• Database Management: Familiarity with SQL and experience in working with databases to extract and manipulate data.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to approach complex business problems with analytical thinking and provide actionable insights.

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to present findings to non-technical stakeholders.

• Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, often alongside other data professionals and business units.

   You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate

• Challenging Working Environment

• Opportunities to innovate

   We can be a match if you are:

• Always doing the right thing – Fight for ethical conduct and transparency, both inside and outside

• Curious – Believe in insight, creativity, and its power to unlock value

• Deeply Invested – Take initiative and be a leader in your own right

• Valuing differences – Be inclusive, gracious, decent, and humble

• Building Trust not Territory – Crete a culture of sharing

• Courages – We’ve built a culture of bravery by speaking our minds and encouraging others to do the same

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

Closing Date: 04 August 2025

All applications must be done via the Group’s application portal.  To access the portal click on the link below.

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

06/08/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.