Data Science and AI Lead
| Location: | Johannesburg |
| Remote work: | Some remote work allowed |
| Type: | Permanent |
| Reference: | #GZ60850 |
| Company: | E-Merge IT Recruitment |
We create predictive, AI-driven systems that empower smarter decisions, improve customer experiences, and unlock growth opportunities.
Currently searching for a Data Science and AI Lead with AWS Cloud experience and a passion for innovation.
No dusty cubicles. Just smart humans building models that make a real business impact.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
- 10+ years’ experience in Data Science, AI, or ML roles
- 3+ years plus in a leadership role
- Experience deploying ML models in production using AWS (SageMaker, Redshift ML, Glue, Lambda)
- Proficiency in Python (pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and SQL
- Knowledge of predictive analytics, NLP, recommendation systems, or forecasting
- Leadership experience and ability to mentor high-performing teams
- Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of ML and AI solutions
- Build and operationalise MLOps frameworks for scalable models
- Partner with business stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes
- Ensure ethical AI practices, explainability, and governance
- Inspire and lead a team of data scientists and ML engineers
Reference Number for this position is GZ60850 which is a permanent position based in Melrose Arch offering a cost to company salary of R1.7m per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on az.oc.egrem-e@zhtrag or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.
Are you ready for a change of scenery? The E-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the E-Merge website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions.
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Posted on 16 Oct 09:54, Closing date 15 Dec
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