Data Scientist: AI & Predictive Analytics (Flexible Work)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary and incentives

Health and retirement plans

Professional development & conferences

Flexible work arrangements

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is hiring a Data Scientist in Nelspruit to leverage AI and predictive analytics on large datasets. You will build and deploy predictive models, design experiments, and translate data insights into business decisions.

Collaboration across departments and presenting findings to diverse audiences are key parts of the role. The ideal candidate has advanced degrees in a quantitative field, strong Python/R skills, experience with ML and data visualization, and comfort with cloud

Qualifikationen

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist with a focus on AI and predictive modeling.
• Proficiency in Python or R and data manipulation libraries (Pandas, NumPy).
• Strong knowledge of ML algorithms including regression, classification, clustering, and deep learning.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau).
• Familiarity with SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for business improvement.
• Develop and implement predictive models using machine learning and statistical techniques.
• Design and execute experiments to test hypotheses and validate model performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to translate data needs into analytical solutions.
• Build data visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings effectively.
• Clean, preprocess, and transform data for analysis and modeling.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in data science, ML, and AI.
• Develop and deploy ML models into production environments with engineers.
• Present complex analytical results to technical and non-technical audiences.

Kenntnisse

Python

R

Pandas

NumPy

ML algorithms

Tableau

SQL

Cloud platforms

Data visualization

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field

Tools

Matplotlib

Seaborn

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is hiring a Data Scientist in Nelspruit to leverage AI and predictive analytics on large datasets. You will build and deploy predictive models, design experiments, and translate data insights into business decisions.

Collaboration across departments and presenting findings to diverse audiences are key parts of the role. The ideal candidate has advanced degrees in a quantitative field, strong Python/R skills, experience with ML and data visualization, and comfort with cloud