Hybrid AI Data Scientist — Build Predictive Models

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an AI Data Scientist to join a Mossel Bay, Western Cape team in a hybrid role. You will analyze complex datasets, build predictive models, and contribute to AI-driven products and services. Collaboration with a team of experts will drive data-driven decision-making and innovative solutions.

You will use Python or R, SQL, and visualization tools to solve business problems, design experiments, and communicate insights to stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar analytical role.
• Strong proficiency in Python or R for data analysis and machine learning.
• Experience with SQL and database management.
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms (regression, classification, clustering), and deep learning concepts.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib, Seaborn).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Develop, train, and evaluate machine learning models for predictive and prescriptive analytics.
• Design and implement A/B tests and other experimental designs.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define analytical problems and requirements.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Build and maintain data pipelines for model training and deployment.
• Stay current with advancements in data science and AI.
• Contribute to data visualization tools and dashboards.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and integrity of analysis.
• Document methodologies, code, and results thoroughly.

Skills

Python

R

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Data visualization

SQL

Communication

Team collaboration

Hybrid work

Education

Master's or PhD in Data Science or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Matplotlib

Seaborn

SQL databases

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an AI Data Scientist to join a Mossel Bay, Western Cape team in a hybrid role. You will analyze complex datasets, build predictive models, and contribute to AI-driven products and services. Collaboration with a team of experts will drive data-driven decision-making and innovative solutions.

You will use Python or R, SQL, and visualization tools to solve business problems, design experiments, and communicate insights to stakeholders across the organization.