Senior AI & Data Scientist — Hybrid, Data-Driven Impact

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Continuous learning

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Data Scientist specializing in AI to lead advanced analytics initiatives. This role combines hands-on model development with strategic collaboration across teams in a hybrid office/remote setup.

You will build predictive models, manage data pipelines, and mentor junior scientists while staying current with the latest AI trends. The position offers growth opportunities in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in statistics, CS, mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• Proven data scientist experience with a focus on AI and ML.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries like scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.
• Strong knowledge of statistical modeling, ML algorithms, and data mining techniques.
• Experience with Spark, Hadoop, and SQL.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy machine learning models for business applications.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and insights.
• Design data mining and statistical analysis methodologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to formulate data-driven solutions.
• Build and maintain data pipelines for model training and evaluation.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to team growth.
• Stay updated on advances in data science and AI.
• Evaluate new tools and technologies to enhance capabilities.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and integrity for analysis.

Skills

Data Science

Python

Machine Learning

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Education

Master's or PhD in Statistics/CS/Mathematics

Tools

Spark

Hadoop

SQL

scikit-learn

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Data Scientist specializing in AI to lead advanced analytics initiatives. This role combines hands-on model development with strategic collaboration across teams in a hybrid office/remote setup.

You will build predictive models, manage data pipelines, and mentor junior scientists while staying current with the latest AI trends. The position offers growth opportunities in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment.