Data Scientist

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016494/HN

Date posted:

Friday, January 9, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Are you a solutions-focused Data Scientist or Analyst with strong Qlik expertise, a passion for building and optimising models, and ready to make a real impact in the credit analytics space?

POSITION INFO:
A leading financial solutions firm in Cape Town is looking for a driven professional who thrives on turning complex data into actionable insights. Join a growing consultancy specialising in sustainable credit and capital solutions. Working alongside industry experts, you’ll be responsible for building, improving, and transforming predictive and financial models that directly impact business performance.

Here, innovation is encouraged, ideas are heard, and your technical expertise will be recognised. This role offers strong exposure to end-to-end modelling, business strategy, and hands-on analytics work — ideal for someone who wants more autonomy and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Build, enhance, and maintain predictive and financial models used in credit and capital decision-making
Identify underperforming models and optimise or rebuild them for improved accuracy and efficiency
Develop advanced dashboards and data solutions in Qlik to support business insights and reporting
Work with large datasets and translate analytics into practical business recommendations
Collaborate with stakeholders and provide clear analytical insights to support decision-making

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:
- BSc / BCom / Honours in Data Science, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a similar quantitative field
Experience:
- 3+ years' experience in a data analytics, data science, actuarial or quantitative modelling role
Skills:
- Advanced Qlik skills (QlikView / Qlik Sense) – essential
- Proven experience in building and modifying predictive/financial models
- Strong proficiency in SQL, Python or R
- Ability to work independently, solve complex problems, and communicate analytical insights
Non-negotiable:
- Must reside in Cape Town and have own reliable transport

Apply now!
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I also specialise in recruiting for:

Actuarial roles (Life, Short-Term, Health, Pensions, Quantitative)
Data Scientists / Data Analysts (Python, R, SQL, Machine Learning)
Risk Analysts (Credit, Market, Model Risk, Operational)
Pricing Specialists (Insurance, Financial Products)
Machine Learning & AI Data Scientists (ML Ops, NLP, Predictive Modelling)
Quantitative Specialists across Banking, Insurance, and FinTech

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for future roles.
For more information, contact:
Heidi Joubert
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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