Data Scientist - AI Specialization

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Performance bonus

Professional development

Health & retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a talented Data Scientist with AI specialization to join our client’s team. You will analyze data, build predictive models, and develop AI-driven solutions that improve business performance.

You will work with large datasets, apply advanced statistics and ML techniques, and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This hybrid role offers in-office and remote flexibility and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, CS, or related field.
• Proficiency in Python or R and common data science libraries.
• Hands-on ML, AI modeling, and statistical analysis experience.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and data manipulation.
• Familiarity with big data tools and cloud platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Explore, clean, and analyze large datasets to identify trends and insights.
• Develop, test, and deploy ML models for predictive and prescriptive analytics.
• Design experiments to validate hypotheses and measure AI impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business challenges into data problems.
• Communicate findings clearly through visualizations and reports.
• Stay updated with advances in data science, ML, and AI.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Master's or PhD in Statistics/Data Science/CS

Tools

Python

R

SQL/NoSQL

Big Data Technologies

Cloud Platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and analytical Data Scientist with a specialization in AI to join their team in Mossel Bay . You will be responsible for leveraging data to uncover insights, build predictive models, and develop AI-driven solutions that enhance business performance. This role involves working with complex datasets, applying advanced statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms, and communicating findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will be a key contributor to our client's data science efforts, driving innovation and providing data-backed recommendations to shape strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Explore, clean, and analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Develop, test, and deploy machine learning models and AI algorithms for predictive and prescriptive analytics.
• Design and implement experiments to validate hypotheses and measure the impact of AI solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business challenges and translate them into data science problems.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly through visualizations and reports.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and AI technologies.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and relevant data science libraries.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning algorithms, statistical modeling, and AI concepts.
• Experience working with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and data manipulation tools.
• Familiarity with big data technologies and cloud platforms is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus structure.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of in-office and remote flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• A collaborative and data-driven work environment.