Data Scientist - Machine Learning Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Research-focused environment

State-of-the-art facilities

Retirement planning

On-site amenities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Data Scientist with a specialization in Machine Learning to join their analytics team. You will leverage vast datasets to build predictive models, derive actionable insights, and drive data-informed decision-making across the organization.

This position offers the chance to apply advanced statistical and ML techniques in a real-world setting, impacting business outcomes directly.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience in data science, with a strong focus on machine learning techniques and algorithms.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and relevant libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Experience with SQL and working with large-scale data warehousing solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and statistical modeling skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement machine learning models for various business applications, including prediction, classification, and clustering.
• Clean, process, and analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends and patterns.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy machine learning models into production environments.
• Develop data visualization dashboards and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science and machine learning, and apply them to current projects.
• Conduct A/B testing and evaluate the performance of implemented models.

Skills

3+ years experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science/related

Tools

Python

R

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Data Scientist with a specialization in Machine Learning to join their dedicated analytics team. In this critical role, you will leverage vast datasets to build predictive models, derive actionable insights, and drive data-informed decision-making across the organization. You will work closely with business stakeholders and fellow data professionals in a collaborative office environment to solve challenging problems and contribute to the company's strategic goals. This position offers the chance to apply advanced statistical and ML techniques in a real-world setting, impacting business outcomes directly.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement machine learning models for various business applications, including prediction, classification, and clustering.
• Clean, process, and analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends and patterns.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy machine learning models into production environments.
• Develop data visualization dashboards and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science and machine learning, and apply them to current projects.
• Conduct A/B testing and evaluate the performance of implemented models.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience in data science, with a strong focus on machine learning techniques and algorithms.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and relevant libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Experience with SQL and working with large-scale data warehousing solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and statistical modeling skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for advanced training and attending industry conferences.
• A stimulating work environment with a focus on innovation and research.
• State-of-the‑art office facilities.
• Retirement planning and long‑term incentive programs.
• On‑site amenities and collaborative workspace.