AI Data Scientist

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP015952/HN

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI, NLP, and speech tech? Do you want to design cutting-edge voice bots, automate quality assurance, and build solutions for underrepresented African languages? We’re on the hunt for a next-gen AI Data Scientist to help us power the future of digital and voice-based customer engagement. If you’re driven by innovation and real-world impact, then this is your opportunity.

POSITION INFO:
AI Data Scientist

What You’ll Do:

Design & deploy AI voice and text bots that power smarter customer experiences.
Build and optimize Speech-to-Text, Text-to-Speech, and LLM-driven solutions.
Develop AI-powered quality assurance systems for call monitoring.
Innovate with NLP/NLU for African languages and low-resource settings.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed AI into business processes.
Stay on the bleeding edge of Generative AI, ML Ops, and Responsible AI.
Bring AI models to production and ensure performance at scale.

You’re The Right Fit If You Have:

A Degree in AI, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field (Honours minimum; Master’s preferred)
Strong experience with Python, SQL, Azure, and cloud-based AI platforms
Proven ability in chatbot development, LLMs, and speech tech APIs
Solid skills in TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face
Experience with ETL, data pipelines, API development & integration
Knowledge of Git, Docker, and version control in a production environment
A passion for solving real-world problems with AI—especially in voice and language tech

Your Superpowers:

A creative problem solver with a curiosity for what’s next
Clear communicator who can explain complex ideas simply
Agile, adaptable, and energized by a fast-paced environment
Committed to ethical and responsible AI practices

What’s In It for You:

Work with cutting-edge Generative AI & NLP technologies
Join a growing team shaping next-generation customer interaction platforms
Build solutions that make a real impact—across Africa and globally
Collaborate with top talent in AI, data, engineering, and business
Access opportunities for learning, research, and innovation partnerships

This is not just another AI role. It’s a chance to create tech that speaks, listens, learns, and delivers value—at scale.

Ready to revolutionize how humans and machines interact?
Apply now and let’s build the future together:

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