AI and Analytics Engineer

We’re looking for a sharp, business-savvy AI and analytics engineer to help build intelligent, scalable systems that turn data into action. You’ll work at the intersection of advanced analytics, machine learning, and engineering—enabling better, faster, and future-focused decisions across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Build and scale AI/ML models and analytics products that deliver real business impact
• Build analytics products that provide competitive advantages, both locally and globally, in collaboration with market and global teams.
• Ensure robust data handling for structured and unstructured datasets using advanced SQL and modern data tools.
• Work with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and stream processing systems to enable real-time analytics.
• Drive adoption of assisted and predictive decision-making tools powered by AI and cognitive computing.
• Develop data pipelines and architecture to support advanced analytics
• Deliver predictive insights using structured and unstructured data
• Integrate solutions into BI tools and enterprise platforms (Power BI, Azure, etc.)
• Champion automation, data access, and self-service analytics

Qualifications and experience:

• Degree in data science, computer science, engineering, or related field
• Seven-plus years in data science, analytics, or engineering roles
• Strong SQL + experience in Python/R/SAS and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)
• Proven track record in delivering end-to-end data projects
• Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) and modern data stacks
• Solid business acumen and communication skills
• Desirable Certifications:

o    AI/ML and Statistical Modeling certifications

o    Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, GCP)

o    Project Management (Agile/Scrum/Prince2)

o    BI and data visualization certifications

Reference Number for this position is NG60367 which is a contract Hybrid position offering a contract rate of R700,000 to R900,000 per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Nokuthula on az.oc.egrem-e@galuhtukon or call her on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Posted on 15 Dec 11:39, Closing date 13 Feb