Hybrid AI/ML Data Scientist – Predictive Analytics Pro

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, ZA, seeks a Data Scientist to extract insights from large datasets, build predictive ML models, and deploy AI-driven solutions within a hybrid work setup. The role collaborates with stakeholders to translate business needs into data science problems and strategizes data-driven initiatives.

The ideal candidate has advanced degrees in quantitative fields, 3+ years in AI/ML, and strong Python/R skills, plus experience with visualization, SQL, and cloud

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist with a strong emphasis on AI/ML projects.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Develop, train, and deploy machine learning models for prediction, classification, clustering, and anomaly detection.

Skills

Python/R programming

Machine Learning

Data Visualization

SQL

Cloud platforms

Statistical modeling

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Tableau

Job description

Placements24 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, ZA, seeks a Data Scientist to extract insights from large datasets, build predictive ML models, and deploy AI-driven solutions within a hybrid work setup. The role collaborates with stakeholders to translate business needs into data science problems and strategizes data-driven initiatives.

The ideal candidate has advanced degrees in quantitative fields, 3+ years in AI/ML, and strong Python/R skills, plus experience with visualization, SQL, and cloud