Data Scientist - AI Solutions

Placements24; Durban; Sur place; ZAR 600 000 - 1 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive remuneration package

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Generous leave & holidays

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a talented and analytical Data Scientist to join our AI & Emerging Technologies team in Durban. You will work with large datasets, applying advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to develop and deploy AI-driven solutions that tackle complex business challenges.

You will collect and preprocess data, build predictive models, perform EDA, and communicate insights clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders through visuals and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar analytical role.
• Proficiency in Python or R, with data science libraries (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch).
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, ML algorithms, and data mining techniques.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for uncovering insights from data.

Responsabilités

• Collect, clean, and preprocess large, complex datasets from various sources for analysis and modeling.
• Develop, validate, and deploy ML models for predictive analytics, classification, and anomaly detection.
• Perform EDA to identify trends, patterns, and insights informing business strategy.
• Communicate complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders via visualizations and reports.
• Collaborate with domain experts and engineers to translate requirements into DS problems.
• Continuously research and apply new DS techniques to improve model performance and efficiency.

Connaissances

Python

R

SQL

Statistical Modeling

Data Mining

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in a quantitative field

Outils

Pandas

NumPy

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and analytical Data Scientist to join their dynamic AI & Emerging Technologies team based in Durban . This role is crucial for developing and deploying innovative AI-driven solutions that address complex business challenges. You will work with large datasets, applying advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to extract actionable insights and build predictive models. This is an excellent opportunity for a data enthusiast to make a significant impact within a growing organization focused on leveraging AI for competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and preprocess large, complex datasets from various sources to prepare them for analysis and modeling.
• Develop, validate, and deploy machine learning models for predictive analytics, classification, and anomaly detection.
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform business strategy.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through visualizations and reports.
• Collaborate with domain experts and engineers to understand business requirements and translate them into data science problems.
• Continuously research and apply new data science techniques and tools to improve model performance and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of professional experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar analytical role.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with data science libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch).
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.
• Experience with SQL and working with relational databases.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for uncovering insights from data.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Opportunity to work on challenging AI projects impacting business outcomes.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Generous leave allowance and paid public holidays.
• Professional development opportunities, including workshops and certifications.