Recruitment Room Team

Data Scientist

6 months ago
Application ends: October 12, 2025
Deadline date:
October 12, 2025

Job Description


Data Scientist

Remuneration: basic salary 
Location: Johannesburg
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Mid/Senior
Type: Permanent
Reference: #NG59982
Company: E-Merge IT Recruitment

A consultancy specialising in AI and applications, with a primary focus on helping enterprise clients extract business value by implementing AI solutions and maximising return on investment, is recruiting for a data scientist. The successful candidate will provide deep insight into compliance and IT methodology processes while contributing to the success and sustainability of the group.

Responsibilities

Cloud management

  • Oversee cloud computing technologies and emerging computing trends.
  • Manage coordination between development and support environments.

Development and project management

  • Translate and simplify requirements for implementation.
  • Apply DevOps experience to streamline processes.
  • Manage projects and processes effectively.
  • Develop solutions using a specific programming language.
  • Utilise software development tools, techniques, and approaches to build application solutions.

Natural language processing (NLP) and AI integration

  • Apply expertise in NLP methods and customised NLU models.
  • Integrate NLP/NLU technologies into business applications.
  • Assist in the development of business cases.
  • Experience with the MSFT Bot Framework and Virtual Assistant is advantageous.

Qualifications and experience

  • BSc Honours in Statistics, Informatics, Computer Science, or B.Eng. (Computer Science).
  • Strong background in mathematics with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with Agile Working Model (AWM) responsibilities.

Technical skills

  • Programming languages: C#, Python, SQL, PL/SQL.
  • Web technologies: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML.
  • AI and data science: R, Python, SKLearn, PySpark.
  • Cloud platforms: MS Azure.
  • Development tools: ATC Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, GitHub.

Job details

  • Reference number: NG59982
  • Location: Johannesburg (hybrid)
  • Type: Permanent
  • Salary: R800,000 to R1 million per annum (negotiable based on experience)

For more information, contact Nokuthula at az.oc.egrem-e@galuhtukon or call 011 463 3633.

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Posted on 05 Mar 15:02, Closing date 4 May

Apply by email

Nokuthula
nokuthulag@e-merge.co.za