Data Scientist - AI Specialization

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary and incentives

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking a skilled Data Scientist with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence to extract insights from complex datasets, build predictive models, and drive data-informed decision-making across the organization. You will leverage advanced analytical techniques and machine learning algorithms to solve challenging business problems and enhance product offerings.

The role requires strong communication skills to convey findings to both technical and non-technical

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar analytical role.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and SQL.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning libraries (e.g., Scikit-learn, Keras) and statistical modeling techniques.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, ETL processes, and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights relevant to business objectives.
• Develop and implement predictive models using statistical methods and machine learning algorithms.
• Design and conduct A/B tests and other experiments to validate hypotheses and measure the impact of changes.
• Create compelling data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate data-driven solutions into existing platforms and workflows.

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Scikit-learn

Keras

Data warehousing

ETL

Data visualization tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Data Scientist with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence to join their team based in Centurion. This role is critical in extracting valuable insights from complex datasets, developing predictive models, and driving data-informed decision-making across the organization. You will leverage advanced analytical techniques and machine learning algorithms to solve challenging business problems and enhance product offerings. The position requires a strong analytical mind, a passion for data, and the ability to communicate findings effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights relevant to business objectives.
• Develop and implement predictive models using statistical methods and machine learning algorithms.
• Design and conduct A/B tests and other experiments to validate hypotheses and measure the impact of changes.
• Create compelling data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate data-driven solutions into existing platforms and workflows.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar analytical role.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and SQL.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning libraries (e.g., Scikit-learn, Keras) and statistical modeling techniques.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, ETL processes, and data visualization tools.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• A collaborative work environment focused on innovation and data excellence.