Data Scientist - AI Focus

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical and retirement plans

Continuous AI learning

Access to advanced analytics tools

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Data Scientist in Bloemfontein to leverage advanced statistical and machine learning methods for actionable insights. You will collaborate across departments to identify data challenges and implement AI-driven solutions in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires a strong foundation in statistics and ML, with proficiency in Python or R, and the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field (Statistics/Data Science/CS or related).
• Experience in data science and machine learning.
• Proficiency in Python or R and data science libraries.
• Strong understanding of statistics, experiments, and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends and AI opportunities.
• Develop, validate, and deploy ML models for prediction, classification, clustering.
• Design experiments to test hypotheses and measure AI impact.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders clearly.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate models into production.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Experiment design

Python/R

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related quantitative field

Tools

Python

R

scikit-learn

TensorFlow/PyTorch

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Data Scientist with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence to join their hybrid team in Bloemfontein . In this role, you will leverage advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to extract actionable insights from complex datasets, driving data-informed decision-making across the organization. You will collaborate with various departments to identify data challenges, develop predictive models, and implement AI-driven solutions. This position offers a significant opportunity to apply your analytical expertise and contribute to impactful projects within a supportive and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for AI application.
• Develop, validate, and deploy machine learning models for prediction, classification, and clustering tasks.
• Design and execute experiments to test hypotheses and measure the impact of AI solutions.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement and integrate data science models into production systems.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Demonstrated experience in data science and machine learning.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python or R, and experience with data science libraries.
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, experimental design, and data visualization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in Bloemfontein.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and skill development in AI.
• A stimulating work environment with access to advanced analytical tools.