Machine Learning Engineer (Specialist) - Talent Pool

Careers at DLK Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

DLK Group in Cape Town seeks a Specialist Machine Learning Engineer for a talent pool contract. You will work on niche ML areas including NLP, computer vision, or reinforcement learning, developing domain-specific models for business needs.

You'll prototype innovative solutions, collaborate with engineers to deploy production-ready ML systems, and contribute to internal ML tools while staying ahead of ML trends. 6+ years of ML experience and an ICT qualification are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: NQF 6 or higher ICT qualification incorporating information systems; Cloud certification.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in a Machine Learning Engineer role.

Responsibilities

• Focusing on niche areas of ML such as NLP, computer vision, or reinforcement learning.
• Developing domain-specific ML models tailored to specialized business needs.
• Prototyping innovative solutions using advanced ML techniques.
• Collaborating with other engineers to deploy production-ready ML systems.
• Providing expert insights on tools, frameworks, or algorithms to stay ahead in ML innovation.
• Contributing to internal ML tools and libraries to streamline workflows.

Skills

Machine Learning

NLP

Computer Vision

Reinforcement Learning

Education

NQF 6 or higher ICT qualification

Cloud certification

Job description

DLK Group | Contract

Machine Learning Engineer (Specialist) - Talent Pool

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 22/07/2026

Job Information

• Date Opened 22/07/2026
• Job Type Contract
• Industry IT Services
• Work Experience 5-7 years
• Salary Market Related
• City Cape Town
• Province Western Cape
• Country South Africa
• Postal Code 7400

Job Description

The role of the Specialist Machine Learning Engineer encompasses many activities, including (but not limited to):

• Focusing on niche areas of machine learning, such as natural language processing, computer vision, or reinforcement learning.
• Developing domain-specific ML models tailored to specialized business needs.
• Conducting in-depth research and prototyping innovative solutions using advanced ML techniques.
• Identifying opportunities to apply cutting-edge machine learning advancements to improve processes or create new capabilities.
• Collaborating with other Engineers to transfer research findings into scalable, production-ready solutions.
• Providing expert insights on specific tools, frameworks, or algorithms, ensuring the organization stays ahead in ML innovation.
• Contributing to the development of internal ML tools and libraries to streamline workflows.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification

• NQF 6 or higher tertiary qualification in Information Communication Technology (ICT) field incorporating (but not limited to) Information Systems; Cloud certification.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 6 years' experience in a field of a Machine Learning Engineer role.