Senior AI/ML Data Scientist - Centurion

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Learning & development

Centurion office

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for our client in Centurion to design, build, and deploy AI/ML models that solve complex scientific problems. You will translate data into actionable insights and influence data-driven decisions in collaboration with domain experts and engineers.

The role requires deep expertise in AI/ML, Python or R, and strong communication skills to present results to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• PhD or master's in CS, statistics, mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of professional data science experience with a focus on AI/ML.
• Proficient in Python or R and ML libraries TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn.
• Deep understanding of ML techniques including supervised, unsupervised, and deep learning.
• Experience with big data technologies and database management.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced machine learning algorithms and statistical models.
• Process, clean, and analyze large datasets to extract insights.
• Develop predictive models and forecasting tools for research and operations.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate ML models into production.
• Evaluate and benchmark model performance; iterate for accuracy and efficiency.
• Present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

AI/ML

Python

R

Big Data

Communication

5+ years experience

Education

PhD/ Master’s in CS/Statistics/Math

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for our client in Centurion to design, build, and deploy AI/ML models that solve complex scientific problems. You will translate data into actionable insights and influence data-driven decisions in collaboration with domain experts and engineers.

The role requires deep expertise in AI/ML, Python or R, and strong communication skills to present results to diverse audiences.