MOMENTUM GROUP Vacancies: Administrators, UX/UI Designer, Consultants, Centre Agent, Learnership –
Vacancies include:
- Administrator: Quality Control
- UX/UI Designer – Momentum Insure
- Business Systems Administrator
- Sales Learnership –
- Client Service Administrator
- Short-Term Insurance Learnership
- Section 14 Administrator
- Personal Assistant
- New Business Administrator – Fixed Term (12 Months)
- Financial Advisor – X4
- • Product Specialist
- • Business Systems Analyst
- • Personal Assistant
- • Senior Human Capital Business Partner
- • Senior Power BI Developer
- • Head: Actuarial Assumption & Model Development Validation
- • Service Specialist
- • Client Service Consultant X2
- • Group Chief Digital and Technology Officer
- • Senior Reward Analyst: Design, Advisory & Governance
- • Branch Manager
- • Brand and Marketing Executive
- • Talent Pool: Operational Coach Claims
- • Talent Pool: Fund Executive
- • Strategy Manager
Note: Vacancies Close date varies(2026).
Business Intelligence & Data Science Vacancy – Sandton, Gauteng
Guardrisk, a leading cell captive insurance and risk solutions provider within the Momentum Group, is recruiting a Data Scientist for its Business Intelligence team. This permanent role is based in Sandton, Gauteng, and offers the opportunity to work with advanced analytics, predictive modelling, and data-driven insurance solutions.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Data Scientist
- Company: Guardrisk (Momentum Group)
- Position Type: Permanent
- Role Family: Business Intelligence
- Cluster: Guardrisk
- Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
- Remote Work: None
- Reference Number: MMH250423-11
- Closing Date: 15 January 2026
Role Purpose
The Data Scientist will derive business value from data by sourcing, analysing, modelling, and interpreting large datasets. The role focuses on advanced analytics, statistical analysis, predictive modelling, and machine learning, with the ability to translate complex insights into meaningful outcomes for both technical and business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Data Science & Analytics
- Source and integrate data from multiple internal and external suppliers
- Perform advanced statistical analysis and predictive modelling
- Apply machine learning principles where appropriate
- Ensure data integrity, validation, and version control
Programming & Data Engineering
- Develop and maintain data pipelines and database structures
- Work with Python, SQL, R, JavaScript, and related technologies
- Load, model, and analyse structured and unstructured data
- Work with cloud and web infrastructure (Azure beneficial)
Business Intelligence & Visualisation
- Create insights using BI tools such as Power BI
- Conduct geospatial analysis where required
- Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Business & Insurance Analysis
- Analyse insurance processes and operational environments
- Translate business requirements into data-driven solutions
- Interpret insurance and reinsurance data in context
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with developers, actuaries, and business stakeholders
- Present strategic insights and results to internal teams and clients
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or Actuarial Science
- Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and R
- Additional languages such as C#, .NET, C++, Visual Basic (advantageous)
Experience
- 3–5 years experience in data science, data warehousing, or modelling
- Experience analysing large datasets and building data models
- Insurance industry exposure and actuarial background (advantageous)
Technical Skills
- Predictive modelling and machine learning fundamentals
- Data wrangling, validation, and governance
- Spark and cloud-based data platforms (beneficial)
- Version control and data auditing practices
Core Competencies
- Data intuition and problem identification
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Data visualisation and storytelling
- Stakeholder engagement and teamwork
- Independence, accountability, and self-management
- Sensitivity to diversity and inclusiveness
Why Join Guardrisk?
- Work with a market leader in insurance and risk solutions
- Exposure to advanced analytics and real-world data challenges
- Permanent role in a high-impact, data-driven environment
