Data Scientist - AI Specialization

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Health insurance

Training & conference opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a talented Data Scientist with a strong specialization in AI to join their analytics team in Port Elizabeth. You will leverage large datasets to build predictive models and AI-driven solutions across business operations and product offerings.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex data into actionable strategies, driving innovation within a forward-thinking organization and staying at the cutting edge of ML techniques.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in a quantitative field.
• 3+ years of data science experience with AI focus.
• Proficiency in Python or R and SQL.
• Experience with ML libraries and data manipulation tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in Port Elizabeth context.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and preprocess large datasets.
• Develop and deploy ML models for classification, regression, clustering, and anomaly detection.
• Design and conduct A/B tests and experiments to evaluate AI solutions.
• Visualize data and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay updated with the latest data science and AI advancements.

Skills

Data science

Machine learning

Python

SQL

Statistics

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Pandas

Spark

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Data Scientist with a strong specialization in AI to join their analytics team in Port Elizabeth . You will be responsible for leveraging vast datasets to uncover insights, build predictive models, and develop AI-driven solutions that enhance business operations and product offerings. This role requires a blend of statistical expertise, programming skills, and a deep understanding of machine learning techniques. You will collaborate with business stakeholders to translate complex data into actionable strategies, driving innovation and informing key decisions within a forward-thinking organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and preprocess large, complex datasets from various sources.
• Develop and deploy machine learning models for tasks such as classification, regression, clustering, and anomaly detection.
• Design and conduct A/B tests and other experiments to evaluate the effectiveness of AI solutions.
• Visualize data and model results, communicating findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science and AI, exploring new tools and techniques.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, with a significant focus on AI and machine learning.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python or R, and SQL.
• Experience with ML libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and data manipulation tools (e.g., Pandas, Spark).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in the Port Elizabeth business environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects with real-world applications.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Support for continuous learning, including training, workshops, and conference attendance.