Lead AI/ML Data Scientist – On-Site Durban

Placements24; Durban; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.100.000 - 1.900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Health and retirement plans

Professional development and CONFA/CON

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Durban, SA seeks a Lead Data Scientist to guide advanced AI/ML initiatives. You will lead a team of data scientists, shape data strategy, and develop predictive models with cross-functional collaboration to drive business value.

The role requires a strong quantitative background, proven leadership, and hands-on ML deployment experience. On-site collaboration in Durban is essential for mentorship and delivery.

Qualifikationen

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven leadership of data science teams and projects.
• Extensive experience building and deploying ML models (regression, classification, clustering, deep learning).
• Proficiency in Python or R with common ML libraries (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong SQL and big data tech experience (Spark, Hadoop).
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal or surrounding areas preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists to deliver high-impact ML projects.
• Develop and deploy advanced machine learning models and AI solutions.
• Conduct in-depth data analysis, statistical modeling and predictive analytics.
• Design and manage end-to-end data science projects from concept to deployment.
• Collaborate with engineering, product and business teams to align data initiatives with strategy.
• Evaluate new technologies to enhance data science capabilities.
• Communicate complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and ethical use across projects.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Machine learning

Python / R

SQL & big data

Data analysis & statistics

Ausbildung

Master's or PhD in CS/Statistics/Math

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Spark

Hadoop

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Durban, SA seeks a Lead Data Scientist to guide advanced AI/ML initiatives. You will lead a team of data scientists, shape data strategy, and develop predictive models with cross-functional collaboration to drive business value.

The role requires a strong quantitative background, proven leadership, and hands-on ML deployment experience. On-site collaboration in Durban is essential for mentorship and delivery.