Junior AI Developer

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

On-site work environment

Medical aid and retirement fund

Mentorship and training programs

Supportive and dynamic company culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior AI Developer in Queenstown (Eastern Cape) to grow with a driven team. You’ll work under senior engineers to develop, test, and implement AI models and applications, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI technologies.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or early-career professionals with a Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Engineering, basic AI knowledge, and Python experience. On-site role with clear career progression and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of AI and machine learning concepts.
• Familiarity with Python programming and relevant libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy).
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of AI algorithms and machine learning models.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in Python.
• Support the testing and debugging of AI applications and systems.
• Collaborate with senior team members on data preparation and model training tasks.
• Learn and apply new AI techniques and tools as required for project success.

Skills

AI concepts

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

Pandas

NumPy

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Junior AI Developer to join their growing team in Queenstown . This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to kickstart their career in the exciting field of artificial intelligence. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers to develop, test, and implement AI models and applications. Contributing to innovative projects, you will gain hands-on experience with cutting‑edge AI technologies and contribute to the technological advancement within the Eastern Cape region. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early‑career professional eager to learn and grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of AI algorithms and machine learning models.
• Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code in programming languages like Python.
• Support the testing and debugging of AI applications and systems.
• Collaborate with senior team members on data preparation and model training tasks.
• Learn and apply new AI techniques and tools as required for project success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of AI and machine learning concepts.
• Familiarity with Python programming and relevant libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy).
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with clear pathways for career progression.
• On‑site work environment fostering strong team collaboration.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Mentorship and training programs to support professional development.
• A supportive and dynamic company culture.