Experience working with unstructured data and understanding of ETL and data architecture
Experience with data science toolkits such as SAS, R or SPSS
Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau
First degree in Information Studies or Information Technology
Qualification wording
3-4 years
Experience in working with unstructured data (e.g. Streams, images) Understanding of data flows, data architecture, ETL and processing of structured and unstructured data.
Experience with common data science toolkits, such as SAS, R, SPSS, etc.
Experience with data visualisation tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, etc.
Type of Qualification: First Degree Field of Study: Information Studies
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Standard Bank Group is hiring
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3-4 years
Experience in working with unstructured data (e.g. Streams, images) Understanding of data flows, data architecture, ETL and processing of structured and unstructured data. Using data mining to discover new patterns from large datasets. Implement standard and proprietary algorithms for handling and processing data. Experience with common data science toolkits, such as SAS, R, SPSS, etc. Experience with data visualisation tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, etc.
3-4 years
Yes. We’ve followed 3 other Data Scientist jobs there since October 2026. 3 came down, usually after about 8 days.
GaboroneCame down after 10 days, first seen Oct 2
MbabaneCame down after 8 days, first seen Oct 4
This jobUp 26 days so far, first seen Oct 14
JohannesburgCame down after 6 days, first seen Oct 21
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About the role
We file this job under Data Scientist, by the work the posting describes.
Data scientists use statistics and models to answer harder questions, such as whether a change worked, what demand will look like next quarter, or which customers are likely to leave.
Postings usually ask for Python or R, SQL, statistics, experiment design and common machine learning methods.
Unlike an ML engineer, a data scientist's main output is often an analysis or a first model, not software running inside a product.
Assist in applying data mining techniques and conduct statistical analysis to large, structured and unstructured data sets to understand and analyse phenomena. Model business problems, discovering insights and opportunities through statistical, algorithmic, machine learning and visualisation techniques, working closely with clients, data and technology teams to turn data into critical information used to make sound business decisions.
Qualifications
Type of Qualification: First Degree Field of Study: Information Studies Type of Qualification: First Degree Field of Study: Information Technology
Experience Required Data Monetisation
Data & Analytics
3-4 years
Experience in working with unstructured data (e.g. Streams, images) Understanding of data flows, data architecture, ETL and processing of structured and unstructured data. Using data mining to discover new patterns from large datasets. Implement standard and proprietary algorithms for handling and processing data. Experience with common data science toolkits, such as SAS, R, SPSS, etc. Experience with data visualisation tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, etc.
3-4 years
Proven development experience in software and software engineering. Understanding of financial services data processes, systems, and products. Experience in technical business intelligence. Knowledge of IT infrastructure and data principles. Project management experience. Experience in building models (credit scoring, propensity models, churn, etc.)
Behavioural Competencies:
Adopting Practical Approaches
Articulating Information
Challenging Ideas
Checking Things
Examining Information
Exploring Possibilities
Interacting with People
Interpreting Data
Meeting Timescales
Producing Output
Providing Insights
Team Working
Technical Competencies:
Data Analysis
Database Administration
Data Integrity
Knowledge Classification
Research & Information Gathering
Company Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.