Data Scientist – AI Platform – Johannesburg- up to R530 per hour

E-Merge; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic global IT consultancy is seeking an AI Consultant/Data Scientist in Pretoria to enhance business processes through AI solutions. Responsibilities include assessing AI maturity, designing and implementing machine learning models, and training team members. Candidates should have a BSc in Statistics or Computer Science and proficiency in Python, AWS, and machine learning tools. This role offers an hourly rate of R430 to R530 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in NLP / NLU technology integration.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Cloud Management.

Responsibilities

• Assess current AI maturity and identify improvement opportunities.
• Design and implement AI solutions, automating workflows.
• Provide training and support to IT developers and analysts.

Skills

AI maturity assessment

Machine learning

AI solutions design

Training and coaching

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSc in Statistics, Informatics, or Computer Science

Tools

Python

DevOps

AWS Sagemaker

GitHub

Jira

Job description

A dynamic global group with a focus on innovation topics as well as comprehensive IT solutions and Global Team collaboration driving experiences with a deep insight into the compliance and IT Methodology processes is recruiting for an AI Consultant / Data Scientist to offer a deep insight into the compliance and IT Methodology processes, with the ability to offer an extended vested interest in the success and sustainability of the group.

Responsibilities :

Responsibilities

• Assessing the department''s current AI maturity and identifying opportunities to leverage AI to improve business processes, decision-making, and outcomes.
• Designing and implementing AI solutions, including developing machine learning models, automating workflows, and integrating AI into existing systems.
• Providing training, coaching, and hands-on support to help our IT developers, functional consultants, business analysts.
• Serving as a subject matter expert and thought leader on AI, educating stakeholders and the department on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Collaborating cross-functionally to translate technical AI concepts into business value and get buy-in for AI initiatives.
• Continuously monitoring the performance of AI solutions and adjusting optimize their effectiveness.
• Any additional responsibilities assigned in terms of the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter.

Qualifications and Experience :

Qualifications

• BSc in Statistics, Informatics, or Computer Science
• 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.
• Languages : Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Tools : GitHub, Jira, Confluence, PyCharm, VSCode
• OS : Windows, Linux, Unix

The Reference Number for this position is NG59920 which is a Contract role in Menlyn, Pretoria offering an hourly rate of R430 to R530 per hour negotiable based on experience. E-mail Nokuthula