Data Scientist - Machine Learning Specialist
Job in
Durban, 3611, South Africa
Listed on 2026-09-07
Listing for:
Placements24
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-07
Job specializations:
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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 an innovative Data Scientist with a specialization in Machine Learning to join their dedicated analytics team. In this critical role, you will leverage vast datasets to build predictive models, derive actionable insights, and drive data-informed decision-making across the organization. You will work closely with business stakeholders and fellow data professionals in a collaborative office environment to solve challenging problems and contribute to the company's strategic goals.
This position offers the chance to apply advanced statistical and ML techniques in a real-world setting, impacting business outcomes directly.
- Design, develop, and implement machine learning models for various business applications, including prediction, classification, and clustering.
- Clean, process, and analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends and patterns.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy machine learning models into production environments.
- Develop data visualization dashboards and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science and machine learning, and apply them to current projects.
- Conduct A/B testing and evaluate the performance of implemented models.
- Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- 3+ years of experience in data science, with a strong focus on machine learning techniques and algorithms.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and relevant libraries (e.g., Tensor Flow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
- Experience with SQL and working with large-scale data warehousing solutions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and statistical modeling skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for advanced training and attending industry conferences.
- A stimulating work environment with a focus on innovation and research.
- State-of-the‑art office facilities.
- Retirement planning and long‑term incentive programs.
- On‑site amenities and collaborative workspace.
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