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1

Position Overview

Unifi is recruiting a Data Scientist based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. This is a mid-senior permanent opportunity for candidates with data science experience, particularly in the credit industry. The role focuses on data analysis, predictive modelling, visualisation and data-driven business solutions.

1

Position Overview

Unifi is recruiting a Data Scientist based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. This is a mid-senior permanent opportunity for candidates with data science experience, particularly in the credit industry. The role focuses on data analysis, predictive modelling, visualisation and data-driven business solutions.

1

Position Overview

Unifi is recruiting a Data Scientist based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. This is a mid-senior permanent opportunity for candidates with data science experience, particularly in the credit industry. The role focuses on data analysis, predictive modelling, visualisation and data-driven business solutions.

1

Position Overview

Unifi is recruiting a Data Scientist based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. This is a mid-senior permanent opportunity for candidates with data science experience, particularly in the credit industry. The role focuses on data analysis, predictive modelling, visualisation and data-driven business solutions.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in:

    • Mathematics

    • Statistics

    • Computer Science

    • Data Analytics / Data Science

  • Proven Data Scientist or similar analytical experience

  • Demonstrated credit industry experience

  • Experience with GCP / Google Cloud Platform

  • Strong Google BigQuery, SQL and Python skills

  • Experience with Google Looker / Looker Studio

  • Statistical analysis and data modelling experience

  • Ability to work with large datasets

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Good communication and presentation skills

  • Microsoft Excel proficiency

  • Knowledge of data governance principles


Advantageous:

  • Knowledge of data privacy regulations

  • Experience with data protection and compliance standards

  • Experience building predictive models from development to deployment


NB: Strong practical experience with GCP, BigQuery, SQL, Python and predictive modelling is central to this role.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in:

    • Mathematics

    • Statistics

    • Computer Science

    • Data Analytics / Data Science

  • Proven Data Scientist or similar analytical experience

  • Demonstrated credit industry experience

  • Experience with GCP / Google Cloud Platform

  • Strong Google BigQuery, SQL and Python skills

  • Experience with Google Looker / Looker Studio

  • Statistical analysis and data modelling experience

  • Ability to work with large datasets

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Good communication and presentation skills

  • Microsoft Excel proficiency

  • Knowledge of data governance principles


Advantageous:

  • Knowledge of data privacy regulations

  • Experience with data protection and compliance standards

  • Experience building predictive models from development to deployment


NB: Strong practical experience with GCP, BigQuery, SQL, Python and predictive modelling is central to this role.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in:

    • Mathematics

    • Statistics

    • Computer Science

    • Data Analytics / Data Science

  • Proven Data Scientist or similar analytical experience

  • Demonstrated credit industry experience

  • Experience with GCP / Google Cloud Platform

  • Strong Google BigQuery, SQL and Python skills

  • Experience with Google Looker / Looker Studio

  • Statistical analysis and data modelling experience

  • Ability to work with large datasets

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Good communication and presentation skills

  • Microsoft Excel proficiency

  • Knowledge of data governance principles


Advantageous:

  • Knowledge of data privacy regulations

  • Experience with data protection and compliance standards

  • Experience building predictive models from development to deployment


NB: Strong practical experience with GCP, BigQuery, SQL, Python and predictive modelling is central to this role.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in:

    • Mathematics

    • Statistics

    • Computer Science

    • Data Analytics / Data Science

  • Proven Data Scientist or similar analytical experience

  • Demonstrated credit industry experience

  • Experience with GCP / Google Cloud Platform

  • Strong Google BigQuery, SQL and Python skills

  • Experience with Google Looker / Looker Studio

  • Statistical analysis and data modelling experience

  • Ability to work with large datasets

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Good communication and presentation skills

  • Microsoft Excel proficiency

  • Knowledge of data governance principles


Advantageous:

  • Knowledge of data privacy regulations

  • Experience with data protection and compliance standards

  • Experience building predictive models from development to deployment


NB: Strong practical experience with GCP, BigQuery, SQL, Python and predictive modelling is central to this role.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Collecting, cleaning and preparing data

  • Analysing large datasets and identifying trends

  • Building and maintaining predictive models

  • Applying statistical and modelling techniques

  • Developing Looker dashboards and reports

  • Presenting data insights to stakeholders

  • Supporting customer segmentation and market analysis

  • Identifying process and operational improvements

  • Monitoring model performance, stability and drift

  • Supporting data governance and documentation

  • Protecting confidential and sensitive data

  • Working with cross-functional teams on data-driven solutions


Tip / NB: Highlight your credit analytics, predictive modelling, Python, SQL, BigQuery and GCP experience prominently on your CV.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Collecting, cleaning and preparing data

  • Analysing large datasets and identifying trends

  • Building and maintaining predictive models

  • Applying statistical and modelling techniques

  • Developing Looker dashboards and reports

  • Presenting data insights to stakeholders

  • Supporting customer segmentation and market analysis

  • Identifying process and operational improvements

  • Monitoring model performance, stability and drift

  • Supporting data governance and documentation

  • Protecting confidential and sensitive data

  • Working with cross-functional teams on data-driven solutions


Tip / NB: Highlight your credit analytics, predictive modelling, Python, SQL, BigQuery and GCP experience prominently on your CV.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Collecting, cleaning and preparing data

  • Analysing large datasets and identifying trends

  • Building and maintaining predictive models

  • Applying statistical and modelling techniques

  • Developing Looker dashboards and reports

  • Presenting data insights to stakeholders

  • Supporting customer segmentation and market analysis

  • Identifying process and operational improvements

  • Monitoring model performance, stability and drift

  • Supporting data governance and documentation

  • Protecting confidential and sensitive data

  • Working with cross-functional teams on data-driven solutions


Tip / NB: Highlight your credit analytics, predictive modelling, Python, SQL, BigQuery and GCP experience prominently on your CV.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Collecting, cleaning and preparing data

  • Analysing large datasets and identifying trends

  • Building and maintaining predictive models

  • Applying statistical and modelling techniques

  • Developing Looker dashboards and reports

  • Presenting data insights to stakeholders

  • Supporting customer segmentation and market analysis

  • Identifying process and operational improvements

  • Monitoring model performance, stability and drift

  • Supporting data governance and documentation

  • Protecting confidential and sensitive data

  • Working with cross-functional teams on data-driven solutions


Tip / NB: Highlight your credit analytics, predictive modelling, Python, SQL, BigQuery and GCP experience prominently on your CV.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Permanent employment in financial services

  • Experience working with large datasets

  • Exposure to credit and financial data

  • Advanced predictive modelling experience

  • Practical GCP and BigQuery experience

  • Exposure to data governance and privacy

  • Collaboration with business and technology teams


Tip: Use specific examples of models, dashboards or analytics projects you have completed to demonstrate your practical ability.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Permanent employment in financial services

  • Experience working with large datasets

  • Exposure to credit and financial data

  • Advanced predictive modelling experience

  • Practical GCP and BigQuery experience

  • Exposure to data governance and privacy

  • Collaboration with business and technology teams


Tip: Use specific examples of models, dashboards or analytics projects you have completed to demonstrate your practical ability.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Permanent employment in financial services

  • Experience working with large datasets

  • Exposure to credit and financial data

  • Advanced predictive modelling experience

  • Practical GCP and BigQuery experience

  • Exposure to data governance and privacy

  • Collaboration with business and technology teams


Tip: Use specific examples of models, dashboards or analytics projects you have completed to demonstrate your practical ability.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Permanent employment in financial services

  • Experience working with large datasets

  • Exposure to credit and financial data

  • Advanced predictive modelling experience

  • Practical GCP and BigQuery experience

  • Exposure to data governance and privacy

  • Collaboration with business and technology teams


Tip: Use specific examples of models, dashboards or analytics projects you have completed to demonstrate your practical ability.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Updated CV

  • Relevant qualification details

  • Supporting documents as requested


Ensure CV includes:

  • Full employment history

  • Data Science / Analytics experience

  • Credit industry experience

  • GCP and BigQuery skills

  • SQL and Python experience

  • Predictive modelling projects

  • Data visualisation experience

  • Relevant qualifications

  • Contact details


  • Closing date: 09 October 2026

  • Apply early — late submissions may NOT be accepted

  • Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official Unifi application page


Tip: Focus your CV on measurable data projects and clearly list the technologies you have used.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Updated CV

  • Relevant qualification details

  • Supporting documents as requested


Ensure CV includes:

  • Full employment history

  • Data Science / Analytics experience

  • Credit industry experience

  • GCP and BigQuery skills

  • SQL and Python experience

  • Predictive modelling projects

  • Data visualisation experience

  • Relevant qualifications

  • Contact details


  • Closing date: 09 October 2026

  • Apply early — late submissions may NOT be accepted

  • Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official Unifi application page


Tip: Focus your CV on measurable data projects and clearly list the technologies you have used.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Updated CV

  • Relevant qualification details

  • Supporting documents as requested


Ensure CV includes:

  • Full employment history

  • Data Science / Analytics experience

  • Credit industry experience

  • GCP and BigQuery skills

  • SQL and Python experience

  • Predictive modelling projects

  • Data visualisation experience

  • Relevant qualifications

  • Contact details


  • Closing date: 09 October 2026

  • Apply early — late submissions may NOT be accepted

  • Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official Unifi application page


Tip: Focus your CV on measurable data projects and clearly list the technologies you have used.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Updated CV

  • Relevant qualification details

  • Supporting documents as requested


Ensure CV includes:

  • Full employment history

  • Data Science / Analytics experience

  • Credit industry experience

  • GCP and BigQuery skills

  • SQL and Python experience

  • Predictive modelling projects

  • Data visualisation experience

  • Relevant qualifications

  • Contact details


  • Closing date: 09 October 2026

  • Apply early — late submissions may NOT be accepted

  • Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official Unifi application page


Tip: Focus your CV on measurable data projects and clearly list the technologies you have used.

6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.


What qualifications are required?

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Analytics or Data Science is required.

Who can apply?

Candidates with relevant qualifications and proven Data Scientist or analytical experience, particularly in the credit industry.

Is experience required?

Yes. Proven experience in Data Science or a similar analytical role and credit industry expertise are required.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply Button to access the official Unifi application page and submit your application before 09 October 2026.

Is there career growth?

The role provides experience across data science, predictive modelling, credit analytics, data governance and business intelligence, supporting progression into senior data and analytics roles.


6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.


What qualifications are required?

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Analytics or Data Science is required.

Who can apply?

Candidates with relevant qualifications and proven Data Scientist or analytical experience, particularly in the credit industry.

Is experience required?

Yes. Proven experience in Data Science or a similar analytical role and credit industry expertise are required.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply Button to access the official Unifi application page and submit your application before 09 October 2026.

Is there career growth?

The role provides experience across data science, predictive modelling, credit analytics, data governance and business intelligence, supporting progression into senior data and analytics roles.


6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.


What qualifications are required?

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Analytics or Data Science is required.

Who can apply?

Candidates with relevant qualifications and proven Data Scientist or analytical experience, particularly in the credit industry.

Is experience required?

Yes. Proven experience in Data Science or a similar analytical role and credit industry expertise are required.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply Button to access the official Unifi application page and submit your application before 09 October 2026.

Is there career growth?

The role provides experience across data science, predictive modelling, credit analytics, data governance and business intelligence, supporting progression into senior data and analytics roles.


6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.


What qualifications are required?

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Analytics or Data Science is required.

Who can apply?

Candidates with relevant qualifications and proven Data Scientist or analytical experience, particularly in the credit industry.

Is experience required?

Yes. Proven experience in Data Science or a similar analytical role and credit industry expertise are required.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply Button to access the official Unifi application page and submit your application before 09 October 2026.

Is there career growth?

The role provides experience across data science, predictive modelling, credit analytics, data governance and business intelligence, supporting progression into senior data and analytics roles.


7

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