AI Data Scientist

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016216/CL

Date posted:

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Ready to push the boundaries of what AI can do? Our client is looking for a sharp-minded Data Scientist (AI Specialist) who’s fluent in the language of large models, data pipelines, and generative innovation. If you love experimenting with LLMs and live for solving complex data puzzles, this is your playground.

POSITION INFO:
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that’s not just talking about AI - they’re using it to drive real business transformation. Here, your ideas won’t gather dust in a presentation deck - They’ll be deployed, scaled, and refined in live environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and optimize generative AI models using LLM frameworks to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions.
Develop and maintain robust data pipelines, ensuring that structured and unstructured data is clean, accessible, and ready for modelling.
Collaborate across teams (Data, DevOps, and Product) to align AI solutions with real-world business objectives.
Deploy and monitor AI models in production environments with a focus on reliability and cost efficiency.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field (Master’s or PhD a plus).
3+ years in AI, with at least 1–2 years in generative AI.
Proven background in data engineering, pipeline design, and ETL development.
Experience with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow and PyTorch) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, and Azure).
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data libraries (Pandas and NumPy).
Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms, neural networks, and MLOps.
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and vector databases.
Strong communication and collaboration skills - you can translate AI talk into business value.
AWS Certified AI Practitioner / Machine Learning.
GCP ML Engineer / Cloud Engineer.
Microsoft Azure AI Engineer / Data Scientist.

Apply now!

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