AI-Focused Data Scientist: ML & Insights

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

AI projects

Learning opportunities

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Data Scientist focused on AI and Emerging Technologies to join our Centurion team. You will leverage advanced statistical analysis and machine learning to extract insights from complex datasets, develop predictive models, and support strategic decision-making.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate findings through visualizations and reports, and stay ahead of the latest data science advances.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience in statistical modeling, data mining, and machine learning.
• Proficiency in Python or R and relevant libraries; SQL experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms.
• Create data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define business problems and design analytical solutions.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science and AI.

Skills

Statistical Modeling

Machine Learning

Python / R

SQL

Data Visualization

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Statistics/Mathematics/CS

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented Data Scientist focused on AI and Emerging Technologies to join our Centurion team. You will leverage advanced statistical analysis and machine learning to extract insights from complex datasets, develop predictive models, and support strategic decision-making.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate findings through visualizations and reports, and stay ahead of the latest data science advances.