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Data Scientist – Ai Platform – Johannesburg- Up To R530 Per Hour

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Pretoria

On-site

ZAR 400 000 - 500 000

Part time

4 days ago
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Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Data Scientist to join their team in Pretoria. This role involves designing AI solutions and providing training. Candidates should have a BSc in Statistics, Informatics, or Computer Science and strong skills in Python and AI technologies. This is a contract role, offering an hourly rate that is negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

  • Experience in machine learning, automation, and AI integration.
  • Strong ability to educate stakeholders on AI trends.
  • Proven experience in AI projects and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

  • Assess AI maturity in the department and identify improvement areas.
  • Design and implement AI solutions, developing machine-learning models.
  • Provide training and support to internal staff on AI applications.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to drive AI initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Organizational skills
Proficiency in Python
Experience in NLP / NLU
Change management

Education

BSc in Statistics
BSc in Informatics
BSc in Computer Science

Tools

GitHub
Jira
Confluence
PyCharm
VSCode
Windows
Linux
Unix
Job description
SUMMARY

Data Scientist – AI Platform – Johannesburg – up to R per hour

Recruiter: E-MergeJob Ref: NG

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assess the department's current AI maturity and identify opportunities to leverage AI to improve business processes, decision‑making, and outcomes.
  • Design and implement AI solutions, including developing machine‑learning models, automating workflows, and integrating AI into existing systems.
  • Provide training, coaching, and hands‑on support to IT developers, functional consultants, and business analysts.
  • Serve as subject‑matter expert and thought leader on AI, educating stakeholders and the department on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices.
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally to translate technical AI concepts into business value and obtain buy‑in for AI initiatives.
  • Continuously monitor the performance of AI solutions and adjust/optimize their effectiveness.
  • Perform any additional responsibilities assigned in terms of the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
  • BSc in Statistics, Informatics, or Computer Science.
  • Experience in NLP / NLU technology integration.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Python (preferred), DevOps, and cloud management (AWS Sagemaker, EC2, S3).
  • Experience in machine learning, automation, and change management.
REQUIRED TOOLS & LANGUAGES

Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS

GitHub, Jira, Confluence, PyCharm, VSCode

OS: Windows, Linux, Unix

CONTRACT DETAILS

Location: Menlyn, Pretoria

Employment type: Contract (Hourly)

Hourly rate: Negotiable based on experience.

CONTACT

E‑mail: nokuthulag@e‑Merge.co.za

Phone: (contact number not provided in text)

NOTES

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