Data Scientist - AI/ML Innovation & Impact

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Conferences

Training opportunities

Powerful computing resources

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng seeks a passionate Data Scientist to join its AI-focused R&D team. You will work on large, diverse datasets to develop and deploy novel ML models that drive business value and new product development.

Responsibilities include designing data pipelines, training and evaluating models, and collaborating with engineers and product managers while staying current with AI research trends.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) as a Data Scientist or in a similar role involving AI/ML model development.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming and associated data science libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, SciPy).
• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and experimental design.
• Experience with SQL and working with large datasets.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for AI/ML applications.
• Develop, train, and evaluate sophisticated machine learning models for various applications, including classification, regression, clustering, and recommendation systems.
• Design and implement robust data pipelines for data preparation, feature engineering, and model deployment.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate ML models into production systems and applications.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence research.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate new ideas and approaches.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of data science methodologies and tools within the team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Statistics/Math/Physics

Tools

Python

pandas

NumPy

scikit-learn

SciPy

TensorFlow

PyTorch

SQL

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng seeks a passionate Data Scientist to join its AI-focused R&D team. You will work on large, diverse datasets to develop and deploy novel ML models that drive business value and new product development.

Responsibilities include designing data pipelines, training and evaluating models, and collaborating with engineers and product managers while staying current with AI research trends.