AI-Powered Data Scientist - Hybrid (Gauteng)

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Professional development budget

Health and retirement benefits

Diverse AI projects in Randburg

Job summary

Randburg, Gauteng-based company is seeking a highly analytical Data Scientist specializing in AI to join our growing team. You will leverage advanced statistics and ML to extract insights, build predictive models, and develop AI-driven solutions that drive business decisions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, deploy models into production, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders. A Master’s or PhD and 3+ years in data science with AI focus are required; proficiency in

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 strong focus on AI and machine learning.
• Proficiency in Python or R, and experience with data science libraries (e.g., pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch).
• Strong SQL skills and experience with data warehousing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement machine learning models for predictive analytics, classification, and clustering.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Design and conduct A/B tests and other experiments to evaluate model performance and business impact.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy models into production environments.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Job description

Randburg, Gauteng-based company is seeking a highly analytical Data Scientist specializing in AI to join our growing team. You will leverage advanced statistics and ML to extract insights, build predictive models, and develop AI-driven solutions that drive business decisions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, deploy models into production, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders. A Master’s or PhD and 3+ years in data science with AI focus are required; proficiency in