Data Scientist

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016326/KM

Date posted:

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a data enthusiast ready to turn insights into impact? A forward-thinking credit management and financial solutions company is on the lookout for a young, passionate, and driven Data Scientist to join their high-performing analytics team. If you love big data, have a knack for machine learning, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be your perfect opportunity!

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a leading credit management and financial solutions company, known for innovation and data-driven decision-making. They’re looking for a Junior Data Scientist to join their high-performance analytics team in Cape Town. This is your opportunity to make a real impact while building your career in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with large, complex datasets to uncover insights and drive business value.
Build and enhance predictive models to optimize debt recovery and financial strategies.
Apply machine learning and AI techniques to streamline internal processes.
Collaborate across teams to support data-driven decisions.
Use Python, R, and SQL to explore, automate, and visualize data.
Receive mentorship while contributing from day one.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field;
OR up to 1 year of experience in a data-focused role (bonus if in financial services, credit, or fintech).
Experience with machine learning, AI, or analytics projects, either academic or personal.
Passionate about solving real-world problems using data.
Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic corporate environment.
Technical proficiency in Python, R, and SQL.
A team player with excellent communication skills and a growth-driven mindset.

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If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain in our database for future suitable opportunities.

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Kholo Mongalo
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