Data Science Educator & Curriculum Designer

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contractor rate

Advanced technology access

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a seasoned Data Science Educator to deliver advanced training to professionals and aspiring data scientists. You will teach machine learning, statistical modeling, data visualization, and Python and R, translating theory into practical data science skills.

This full-time, on-site role centers on curriculum development, hands‑on labs and projects, and meaningful assessments. You will mentor learners, stay current with industry trends, and collaborate with a

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in data science, machine learning, or a related role.
• Proven experience in delivering training or teaching data science concepts and tools.
• Strong proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) and R.
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, ML algorithms, and data visualization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction on data science concepts, including ML algorithms, statistical analysis, data mining, and big data technologies.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date course materials reflecting industry trends.
• Design and implement effective assessments to measure student learning.

Skills

Python

R

Education

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

Tools

SQL

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a seasoned Data Science Educator to deliver advanced training to professionals and aspiring data scientists. You will teach machine learning, statistical modeling, data visualization, and Python and R, translating theory into practical data science skills.

This full-time, on-site role centers on curriculum development, hands‑on labs and projects, and meaningful assessments. You will mentor learners, stay current with industry trends, and collaborate with a