Senior AI Data Scientist – Predictive Analytics Leader

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Senior AI Data Scientist specializing in Predictive Analytics to join its analytics team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role focuses on designing and deploying advanced predictive models that guide business decisions and uncover insights from complex datasets.

You will leverage Python/R, ML frameworks, and cloud data platforms to forecast trends, identify opportunities, and mitigate risks across functions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in data science with a strong focus on predictive modeling and analytics.
• Proficiency in Python or R and data science libraries (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Pandas, NumPy).
• Expertise in statistical modeling, regression, time series forecasting, and ML algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced predictive models using statistical and ML techniques.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Build and maintain data pipelines for model training and evaluation.
• Validate and test model performance for accuracy, robustness, and reliability.
• Deploy models into production and monitor their ongoing performance.
• Collaborate with business units to translate analytical needs into data science projects.
• Communicate complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay current with AI, ML, and predictive modeling advancements.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the team's growth.
• Contribute to the company’s data science strategy and best practices.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Data analysis

SQL

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Pandas

NumPy

Job description

Placements24 invites a Senior AI Data Scientist specializing in Predictive Analytics to join its analytics team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role focuses on designing and deploying advanced predictive models that guide business decisions and uncover insights from complex datasets.

You will leverage Python/R, ML frameworks, and cloud data platforms to forecast trends, identify opportunities, and mitigate risks across functions.