Data Scientist - AI Specialization

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Learning & development

Team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Data Scientist specializing in AI to join its analytics team in Vereeniging. You will extract insights from complex datasets, build predictive models, and design AI-driven solutions that improve business performance.

The role requires strong statistical expertise, programming skills, and experience with ML techniques. You will collaborate with business stakeholders and engineers to deploy impactful data products and drive data-informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist with a strong focus on AI/ML.
• Proficiency in Python or R, including libraries like pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement machine learning models for predictive analytics, classification, and forecasting.
• Perform data mining, cleaning, and feature engineering on large, complex datasets.
• Design and conduct experiments to test hypotheses and evaluate model performance.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with software engineers to deploy models into production environments.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in data science and artificial intelligence.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Machine Learning

Data Mining

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Education

Master's or PhD

Tools

pandas

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and analytical Data Scientist with a specialization in AI to join their growing analytics team in Vereeniging . You will be responsible for extracting actionable insights from complex datasets, developing predictive models, and designing AI-driven solutions that enhance business performance. This role requires a blend of statistical expertise, programming skills, and a deep understanding of machine learning techniques. The ideal candidate is passionate about uncovering patterns, building data products, and driving data-informed decision-making within the organization. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders and engineering teams to deliver impactful AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement machine learning models for predictive analytics, classification, and forecasting.
• Perform data mining, cleaning, and feature engineering on large, complex datasets.
• Design and conduct experiments to test hypotheses and evaluate model performance.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with software engineers to deploy models into production environments.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in data science and artificial intelligence.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, with a strong focus on AI/ML.
• Proficiency in Python or R, including libraries like pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.
• Experience with SQL and working with large databases.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on challenging AI projects in Vereeniging .
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative and innovative work culture.