Data Scientist - AI Focus

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary bonus

Diverse AI projects

Medical and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a data scientist with AI focus to join a pioneering team. You will analyze large datasets, develop predictive models, and deploy AI-driven solutions to drive business value.

Collaborate with engineers and leaders, design experiments, communicate findings, and contribute to data-driven decision making. A hybrid work model is available in Richards Bay.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in a quantitative field.
• 3+ years of Data Scientist experience focused on AI/ML.
• Proficient in Python or R and data science libraries.
• Strong understanding of ML algorithms and statistical modeling.
• Experience presenting to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights relevant to business objectives.
• Develop, validate, and deploy machine learning models for prediction, classification, clustering, and anomaly detection.
• Design and conduct experiments to test hypotheses and evaluate AI model performance.
• Communicate findings and recommendations through reports and presentations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with data engineers and software developers to implement and operationalize data science solutions.

Skills

Python

R

Machine Learning

Data Visualization

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and analytical Data Scientist with a strong focus on AI and Emerging Technologies to join their innovative team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This role is integral to uncovering insights from complex datasets, developing predictive models, and deploying AI-driven solutions that provide a competitive edge. You will work on challenging problems, collaborating with engineers and business leaders to transform data into actionable strategies and innovative products. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a company that values data-driven decision-making and invests in pioneering technological advancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights relevant to business objectives.
• Develop, validate, and deploy machine learning models for tasks such as prediction, classification, clustering, and anomaly detection.
• Design and conduct experiments to test hypotheses and evaluate the performance of AI models.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with data engineers and software developers to implement and operationalize data science solutions.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of professional experience as a Data Scientist, with a demonstrable focus on AI/ML applications.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and extensive experience with data science libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques to present complex information clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging AI projects.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth in data science and AI.
• A hybrid work model offering flexibility for employees in Richards Bay.