Data Scientist - AI Focus

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Dynamic Queenstown office

AI initiatives exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Data Scientist with a strong AI/ML focus to join the analytics team in Queenstown. You will leverage advanced techniques to extract insights, build predictive models, and develop AI solutions driving business decisions and product enhancements.

The role requires a curious, analytical mind with the ability to communicate findings effectively and work in a collaborative office environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years experience as a Data Scientist with strong AI/ML.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries such as Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch.
• Experience with SQL and database management.
• Strong statistical modeling, ML algorithms, and experimental design.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication of technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop and implement ML models for prediction, classification, and clustering.
• Design experiments to test hypotheses and validate findings.
• Create visualizations and reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy models into production.
• Stay current with AI techniques and data science advancements.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Pandas

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Statistics

Experiment design

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Pandas

Scikit-learn

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Data Scientist with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence to join their analytics team in Queenstown . You will leverage advanced statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms to extract insights from complex datasets, build predictive models, and develop innovative AI solutions that drive business decisions and product enhancements. This role requires a curious and analytical mind, with a passion for uncovering patterns, communicating findings effectively, and applying AI to solve real-world challenges within a collaborative and dynamic office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities.
• Develop and implement machine learning models for prediction, classification, and clustering.
• Design and conduct experiments to test hypotheses and validate findings.
• Create visualizations and reports to communicate complex analytical results to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy data science models into production environments.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in data science and AI techniques.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) as a Data Scientist with a strong AI/ML component.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and relevant libraries (e.g., pandas, scikit‑learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch).
• Experience with data querying languages (SQL) and database management.
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and experimental design.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and further education.
• A dynamic office environment in Queenstown with collaborative team culture.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging data problems.
• Contribution to impactful data-driven strategies and AI initiatives.