AI Data Scientist

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance‑drI

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Continuing learning and development

Exciting AI projects

Collaborative work environment in Mahk

Supportive management and team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an AI Data Scientist to join our Mahikeng team. You will analyze large datasets, develop and evaluate ML models, and derive actionable insights to shape business decisions and product development.

Join a forward-thinking organization leveraging AI to solve challenging problems, communicate findings to stakeholders, and deploy models into production within a collaborative environment in Mahikeng.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist with a focus on AI/ML.
• Proficiency in Python or R and data science libraries such as pandas, NumPy, and scikit-learn.
• Experience with SQL and data manipulation techniques.
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, ML algorithms, and data mining.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Develop, train, and evaluate machine learning models for various business applications.
• Design and implement experiments to test hypotheses and validate model performance.
• Communicate findings clearly through reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with AI engineers and product managers to deploy models into production.
• Stay current with advancements in data science and AI techniques.

Skills

Python or R

Statistical modeling

Data mining

Analytical thinking

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Master's or PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics or related quantitative field

Tools

pandas

NumPy

scikit-learn

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented AI Data Scientist to join their innovative team in Mahikeng . You will be responsible for analyzing complex datasets, developing predictive models, and deriving actionable insights to drive business decisions and product development. This role requires a strong foundation in statistical analysis, machine learning, and programming, coupled with the ability to communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Become part of a forward-thinking organization that is leveraging AI to solve challenging problems and create significant business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Develop, train, and evaluate machine learning models for various business applications.
• Design and implement experiments to test hypotheses and validate model performance.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly through reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with AI engineers and product managers to deploy models into production.
• Stay current with advancements in data science, machine learning, and AI techniques.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, with a strong focus on AI/ML.
• Proficiency in Python or R, and relevant data science libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn).
• Experience with SQL and data manipulation techniques.
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data mining.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Exciting projects involving cutting-edge AI applications.
• Collaborative work environment in Mahikeng .
• Supportive management and team culture.