Momentum Metropolitan: Empowering Financial Growth in Africa
Momentum Metropolitan is one of the oldest financial services brands in South Africa, boasting a rich 125-year legacy of serving the communities in which it operates. The brand stands as a beacon of empowerment, offering affordable financial solutions that foster financial growth and security for Africa’s people. While primarily operating in South Africa, Metropolitan has expanded its reach to seven other African countries, including Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, Ghana, and Lesotho.
Metropolitan is dedicated to providing financial wellness solutions tailored to meet the needs of low-income clients. Their offerings include:
- Funeral Insurance
- Health Solutions
- Savings Plans
- Hospital Cash-Back Cover
- Retirement Solutions
- Life Insurance
For more information, visit www.metropolitan.co.za.
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Role Purpose
Are you a recent Master’s graduate with a passion for data, analytics, and solving real-world problems using machine learning and statistical methods? We’re offering an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career as a Data Scientist Intern in a collaborative, hands-on environment where you can learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong foundation in Python (or R), SQL, and data analysis techniques.
- Basic understanding of machine learning concepts and tools.
- No prior work experience required – just a passion for data and a willingness to learn!
- Curious, detail-oriented, and a good communicator.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with experienced data scientists and engineers on real business problems.
- Clean, transform, and analyze large datasets to extract insights.
- Build predictive models and evaluate their performance.
- Contribute to the development of data pipelines supporting data-driven decision-making.
- Communicate your findings in clear, compelling ways to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What You Will Gain
- Dedicated mentorship from seasoned data science professionals.
- Valuable experience working on meaningful projects with real-world business impact.
- Exposure to modern tools and practices in the data science field.
Competencies
- Attention to Detail
- Energetic and Self-Motivated
- Insatiable Curiosity
- Innovative and Brave
- Collaborate across Boundaries
- Diversity and Inclusiveness