Senior AI & Predictive Modeling Scientist (Remote)

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist (AI/predictive modeling) based in Klerksdorp, North West, with a remote-first work arrangement. You will design, develop and deploy advanced ML models to extract actionable insights from complex datasets, driving data-informed decisions across the business.

The role requires strong statistical analysis and implementation in Python or R, with exposure to big data tools.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Stats, CS, Math, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist with AI and predictive modeling.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries like scikit-learn, TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL and data warehousing.
• Strong ML algorithms knowledge and applications.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote-first setting.
• Experience with Spark/Hadoop is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement predictive models using ML and AI.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends and anomalies.
• Design and run experiments to test model hypotheses.
• Build data pipelines for ingestion, transformation and feature engineering.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into data science problems.
• Communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Deploy models into production environments and monitor performance.
• Stay current with advances in data science, AI and ML.
• Mentor junior data scientists and share knowledge.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Hypothesis testing

Experiment design

Remote work

Education

Master's or PhD in Statistics/CS/Math or related

Tools

Python

R

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

SQL

NoSQL

Data warehousing

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist (AI/predictive modeling) based in Klerksdorp, North West, with a remote-first work arrangement. You will design, develop and deploy advanced ML models to extract actionable insights from complex datasets, driving data-informed decisions across the business.

The role requires strong statistical analysis and implementation in Python or R, with exposure to big data tools.