Sabenza IT & Recruitment - Data Scientist

Data Scientist is needed in Sandton, South Africa.

Join the Data Revolution!

Data Scientist (Life) Wanted!

Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa

Position: Permanent, Hybrid (Remote Some of the Time)

Are You Ready to Transform the Future of Insurance with Data?

Hey, data wizards! Our Firm is on the hunt for a Rockstar Data Scientist to join our dynamic Data Analytics Life team in Sandton. If you’re passionate about crunching numbers, building slick dashboards, and turning raw data into game-changing insights, this is your chance to shine!

What You Bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Stats, Maths, Actuarial Science, or a related field (postgrad is a bonus!).
• 5+ years of data science or analytics experience in financial services or a commercial setting.
• Expert-level Python and SQL skills—your code is your superpower!
• Proficiency in Power BI (DAX knowledge is a big plus) and a knack for creating actionable insights.
• Familiarity with data infrastructure, Git, and software development principles.
• Bonus points for insurance/actuarial data experience or VBA/DAX know-how!

Key Responsibilities:

• Predictive modelling capability
• Familiarity with machine learning principles, with the ability to implement models when appropriate
• Critical analytical thinking and strong attention to detail
• Creative, out-of-the-box problem solving
• Ability to load, clean, and transform data from various formats (files, databases, APIs)
• Validate and enrich data using external/internal sources
• Feature engineering capabilities
• Ensure data version control and integrity for audit purposes
• Use BI tools (e.g., Power BI) to generate actionable insights
• Build automated, reusable Power BI reports for stakeholders across business units
• Present insights in a format that is both technically accurate and business-ready
• Understand operational insurance environments and the data flows within them

Competencies We’re Looking For:

• Data Mining
• Stakeholder engagement and Teamwork
• Data Visualisation and Communication

Ready to Make Data Magic?

If you’re a self-starter with a curious mind and a flair for turning data into gold, we want YOU! Apply now and let’s revolutionize the insurance world together.