AI & ML Data Scientist – Predictive Analytics (Bloemfontein)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a data scientist to build and deploy machine learning models, analyze large datasets, and deliver data-driven insights across the business. You will clean data, engineer features, and collaborate with engineering and business teams to translate needs into analytical solutions.

The role emphasizes the use of Python or R, SQL, and modern visualization tools, with opportunities for growth and professional development in a dynamic AI division based in the Free

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in data science or related field.
• 3–5 years of professional data science experience.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn).
• Strong SQL and data wrangling skills.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Matplotlib, Seaborn or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and deploy machine learning models to address business challenges.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns and insights.
• Perform data cleaning, feature engineering, and preprocessing for model development.
• Design experiments to test hypotheses and validate model performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data needs into analytical solutions.
• Create data visualizations and reports to communicate findings effectively.
• Stay updated with AI and ML advances and integrate models into production systems.
• Mentor junior data scientists and share knowledge.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Data Visualization

Communication

Cloud Platforms

Education

Master's degree in Data Science or related field

PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

Matplotlib

Seaborn

Tableau

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a data scientist to build and deploy machine learning models, analyze large datasets, and deliver data-driven insights across the business. You will clean data, engineer features, and collaborate with engineering and business teams to translate needs into analytical solutions.

The role emphasizes the use of Python or R, SQL, and modern visualization tools, with opportunities for growth and professional development in a dynamic AI division based in the Free