AI/ML Data Scientist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks an AI/ML Data Scientist to extract insights from complex datasets and build predictive models that guide business strategy and product development.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, design data-driven solutions, and implement ML algorithms, contributing to cutting-edge AI initiatives in a collaborative environment in Stellenbosch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist with a strong ML project portfolio.
• Proficiency in Python or R and data manipulation libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn).
• Solid understanding of statistical concepts and ML algorithms.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau).
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail, ideally with Stellenbosch region exposure.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities.
• Develop, train, and evaluate machine learning models for predictive analytics.
• Design and implement data mining algorithms and statistical models.
• Collaborate with engineers to deploy models into production environments.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Develop data visualizations and reports to illustrate insights; stay updated with ML advancements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Programming skills

Statistical knowledge

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science/Statistics/CS/Mathematics

Tools

Python

R

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

SQL

Tableau

Matplotlib

Seaborn

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented AI/ML Data Scientist to join their dynamic analytics team in Stellenbosch, Western Cape . This role is central to extracting actionable insights from complex datasets and developing predictive models that drive business strategy and product development. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify key business challenges, design data-driven solutions, and implement machine learning algorithms to solve them. The ideal candidate possesses a strong analytical mindset, exceptional programming skills, and a deep understanding of statistical modeling and machine learning techniques. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI initiatives in a collaborative environment, helping to shape the future of data-driven decision-making within our organization, based in the vibrant academic and technological hub of Stellenbosch, Western Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities.
• Develop, train, and evaluate machine learning models for predictive analytics, classification, and clustering.
• Design and implement data mining algorithms and statistical models.
• Collaborate with engineers to deploy models into production environments.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Develop data visualizations and reports to illustrate insights.Stay updated with the latest advancements in data science and machine learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist, with a strong portfolio of ML projects.
• Proficiency in Python or R, and experience with data manipulation and analysis libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn).
• Solid understanding of statistical concepts and machine learning algorithms.
• Experience with SQL and working with relational databases.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, ideally with exposure to challenges in the Stellenbosch, Western Cape region.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement contributions. This hybrid role provides a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. You will have access to advanced analytics tools and platforms, along with opportunities for professional development through workshops, conferences, and online courses. Join a forward-thinking team in Stellenbosch, Western Cape , where your contributions to data-driven innovation will be highly valued and recognized, fostering significant career growth.