Data Scientist - Machine Learning Focus

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Hybrid work

Professional development

Cutting-edge projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a highly analytical Data Scientist with a strong focus on machine learning to extract actionable insights from complex datasets, build predictive models, and develop data-driven solutions that enhance business performance.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for leveraging data and machine learning, contributing to strategic decision-making in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field.
• 5+ years as Data Scientist with ML focus.
• Proficiency in Python or R and ML libraries.
• Strong statistical modeling and experimental design.
• Experience with SQL and large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and deploy ML models addressing business challenges.
• Perform data mining and statistical analysis to uncover insights.
• Clean, preprocess, and transform large datasets for analysis and modeling.
• Collaborate with engineers and product managers to productionize models.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay current with advancements in ML, data science, and AI.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Statistical modeling

Experiment design

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and innovative Data Scientist with a strong focus on machine learning to join their team in Soweto . This role is crucial for extracting actionable insights from complex datasets, building predictive models, and developing data-driven solutions that enhance business performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for leveraging data and machine learning, contributing to strategic decision-making. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, facilitating both in-depth analysis and collaborative development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and deploy machine learning models to address business challenges in areas such as prediction, classification, and optimization.
• Perform complex data analysis, data mining, and statistical modeling to uncover trends and insights.
• Clean, preprocess, and transform large, complex datasets for analysis and modeling.
• Collaborate with engineers and product managers to integrate ML models into production systems.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through visualizations and reports.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in machine learning, data science, and AI.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Data Scientist , with a significant portion dedicated to machine learning .
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and relevant ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, experimental design, and data mining techniques.
• Experience with SQL and working with large datasets.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a passion for uncovering insights from data.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Hybrid work environment providing flexibility.
• Support for continuous learning, conferences, and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects using cutting-edge data science techniques.