Senior Data Scientist AI & Predictive Analytics Lead

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health coverage

Retirement savings plans

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Data Scientist to join an analytics practice in Upington, Northern Cape. You will design, deploy, and scale ML models and AI solutions that guide strategic decisions for regional clients.

You will leverage Python/R, ML libraries, and big data tools to extract insights from diverse datasets and translate business problems into actionable analytics while collaborating with clients and teams on-site.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, CS, Mathematics, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in data science, ML, or advanced analytics.
• Proficiency in Python or R with ML libraries.
• Strong knowledge of statistical modeling and ML algorithms.
• Experience with big data technologies (Spark/Hadoop).
• Excellent data visualization and communication skills.
• Proven ability to translate business problems into analytical solutions.
• Experience working on-site in Upington, Northern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced ML models and statistical algorithms.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify patterns and insights.
• Develop predictive models for forecasting and customer behavior.
• Clean, preprocess, and transform data for analysis.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to scope projects.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay abreast of latest advancements in data science and AI.
• Develop and deploy AI solutions to enhance operations and experiences.
• Contribute to data science practices and best-practices.

Skills

Python

R

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Data visualization

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Data Science or related field

PhD preferred in Data Science/Quantitative field

Tools

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Data Scientist to join an analytics practice in Upington, Northern Cape. You will design, deploy, and scale ML models and AI solutions that guide strategic decisions for regional clients.

You will leverage Python/R, ML libraries, and big data tools to extract insights from diverse datasets and translate business problems into actionable analytics while collaborating with clients and teams on-site.