AI Data Scientist (Hybrid) – Predictive Analytics Pro

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Health benefits

Professional development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Data Scientist with AI specialization to join the analytics team in Richards Bay. You will apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to extract insights, build predictive models, and influence business strategy.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, continuous learning in AI, and the opportunity to work on diverse projects to improve customer experiences and operational efficiency while collaborating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Statistics, CS, Data Science or related quantitative field.
• Proven experience applying AI/ML to business problems.
• Proficiency in Python or R with Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn.
• Strong statistics, hypothesis testing, and experimental design.
• Experience with data visualization tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets using advanced statistical and machine learning methods.
• Develop, test, and deploy predictive models and AI-driven solutions.
• Identify trends, patterns, and insights to inform business strategy and decision-making.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define problems and design analytical approaches.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively through reports and presentations.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in data science and artificial intelligence.

Skills

AI & ML

Python & R

Statistics

Data Visualization

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Master's or PhD in Statistics/CS/Data Science/Math

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Data Scientist with AI specialization to join the analytics team in Richards Bay. You will apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to extract insights, build predictive models, and influence business strategy.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, continuous learning in AI, and the opportunity to work on diverse projects to improve customer experiences and operational efficiency while collaborating with stakeholders.