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NLP Data Scientist

Job in Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
Listing for: Placements24
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-18
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Data Scientist, Machine Learning/ ML Engineer, Data Analyst, AI Engineer (Applied/Software)
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented NLP Data Scientist to join their growing analytics team in Welkom. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Natural Language Processing to extract valuable insights from unstructured text data, driving informed business decisions. You will be responsible for developing and implementing NLP models, performing text analysis, and contributing to projects that enhance our understanding of customer sentiment, market trends, and operational efficiency.

This position offers a fantastic opportunity to apply advanced data science techniques in a collaborative environment, working with a dedicated team focused on innovation and impact.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement NLP models for tasks such as sentiment analysis, topic modeling, and named entity recognition.
  • Process and analyze large volumes of text data from various sources.
  • Build and maintain data pipelines for NLP model training and deployment.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into data science solutions.
  • Evaluate model performance and iterate to improve accuracy and relevance.
  • Present findings and insights to technical and non-technical audiences.
Requirements
  • Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Linguistics, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in data science with a focus on Natural Language Processing.
  • Proficiency in Python and NLP libraries such as NLTK, Spa Cy, or Hugging Face Transformers.
  • Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling.
  • Experience with text preprocessing techniques, feature extraction, and embeddings.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for conveying complex ideas in Welkom.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and performance incentives.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Support for professional development and continuous learning.
  • A hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility.
  • Engaging projects utilizing cutting-edge NLP technologies.
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