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The Senior Specialist Data Science & Predictive Care leads data-driven transformation in Vodacom's Customer Operations using advanced analytics and AI insights. The role employs data science, machine learning, and customer analytics to enhance customer experience, reduce inefficiencies, predict behaviors, spot anomalies, and enable initiative-taking service resolution. The specialist converts operational and customer data into actionable insights, predictive recommendations, automation, and intelligent decision-making to support Customer Operations.
Job Responsibility
Create predictive models to forecast customer actions, churn, repeat calls, fraud, and service issues
Build machine learning frameworks for proactive customer care
Design segmentation models for personalized engagement
Develop anomaly detection for monitoring and fraud management
Use statistical and AI methods to pinpoint root causes of customer pain and inefficiency
Support Generative AI and LLM applications in customer operations
Develop scoring and recommendation engines to boost engagement and decisions
Drive proactive customer care initiatives through real-time analytics and predictive intelligence
Identify customer issues before escalation and recommend preventive actions
Enable intelligent customer treatment strategies based on behavioral and operational insights
Support real-time event-based customer engagement and service recovery mechanisms
Contribute to intelligent call routing and customer prioritization capabilities
Develop customer health indicators and early warning systems for quality service monitoring
Collaborate with Customer Experience teams to improve journey performance and customer satisfaction
Develop advanced dashboards and analytical reports supporting operational and strategic decision-making
Enable data-driven business decisions through actionable insights and trend analysis
Automate reporting processes and improve visibility of operational KPIs
Conduct deep-dive analysis on customer experience, service performance, and operational efficiency
Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual analytical performance reports
Monitor business trends impacting customer operations and service delivery
Support the adoption of AI, Data Science, and Predictive Analytics capabilities across COPS
Identify innovation opportunities leveraging AI, automation, and advanced analytics
Collaborate with Technology, Digital, and Data teams to operationalize AI initiatives
Ensure alignment with Vodacom AI governance, data privacy, and security policies
Support deployment and monitoring predictive and AI-driven solutions
Contribute to the development and enhancement of Customer 360 capabilities
Support integration of multiple data sources for unified customer intelligence
Collaborate with Technology teams on APIs, data pipelines, and analytical architectures
Ensure data consistency, reliability, and accessibility for analytical consumption
Requirements
Master's degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
4-6 years of experience in Data Analytics, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Business Intelligence, or Customer Operations Analytics
Experience in telecom industry is highly desirable
Experience working with large datasets and operational analytics
Exposure to AI, Machine Learning, Predictive Care, or Generative AI initiatives is an advantage
Experience working with cross-functional business and technology teams essential