AI and Analytics Engineer – Centurion – R700k to R900k per annum

Recruiter:

E-Merge

Job Ref:

NG60367

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

900000

SUMMARY:
AI and Analytics Engineer – Centurion – R700k to R900k per annum

POSITION INFO:

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
7+ 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:
- AI/ML and Statistical Modeling certifications
- Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Project Management (Agile/Scrum/Prince2)
- BI and data visualization certifications

Reference Number for this position is NG60367 which is a contract Hybrid position offering a contract rate of R700k to R900k per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Nokuthula on -merge.co.za or call her on to discuss this and other opportunities.

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