About You and the Key Skills We’re Looking For

You're a Computer Science, Data Science, or Statistics graduate with 3+ years' experience in machine learning, data science, or AI development. Proficient in Python and ML libraries, you excel in preprocessing and analysing large datasets, deploying ML models, and ensuring their performance over time. Your skills include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and collaboration with stakeholders. Familiarity with SQL, big data technologies, and MLOps tools is essential.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Data Scientist, you'll play a pivotal role in developing, deploying, and maintaining machine learning models to extract insights, automate processes, and drive data-driven decision-making. You'll collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, translating them into scalable ML solutions. Your duties will include designing, training, and optimising models for classification, regression, clustering, and recommendation systems, as well as deploying these models into production and monitoring their performance.

You'll work closely with engineering teams to integrate ML solutions into business applications, conduct A/B testing and statistical analysis to validate model effectiveness, and maintain and improve existing ML pipelines. Documenting methodologies, experiments, and model performance for reproducibility is crucial. Staying updated with the latest advancements in ML/AI, you'll propose innovative solutions to enhance predictive systems and ensure continuous improvement.

Who we are:

Our purpose is to grow people, grow business and grow Africa.

At iqbusiness, we are creative problem-solvers who never concede defeat. Beyond IT and technology, we apply innovative solutions to complex problems. We make sure that our clients grow, whether these challenges may be overcome by utilising research from iqbusiness and our partners, allocating teams to build and implement solutions, or deploying point expertise to address a skills shortage. Whatever the challenges, we support them in overcoming them.

What’s in it for you:

At iqbusiness, we prioritise work-life balance and offer attractive salary packages with generous employee benefits. Our offices are conveniently located in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, ensuring ease even during challenging times like load shedding. We foster a workplace culture that values flexibility and supports your personal needs. Moreover, our diverse talent pool provides ample opportunities for growth and development through meaningful interactions with your colleagues. Join us and experience the best of both worlds: a fulfilling career and a fulfilling life outside of work.

How do we recruit?

At iqbusiness, we take a refreshingly straightforward approach to recruitment. We firmly believe that feedback is the backbone of improvement, so we avoid dragging out the process unnecessarily.

Here's a sneak peek at the steps involved once you've sent us your resume:

First, we'll dive into your CV, delving into your background, interests, passions, and tech prowess. If you're a shining star that aligns with our needs, congratulations! You'll swiftly move on to step two.

This stage involves meeting one of our charismatic hiring managers who will assess your skills and, just as importantly, your compatibility with our vibrant culture.

If you emerge victorious from this encounter, a thrilling challenge awaits you—an online assessment to prove your mettle. But wait, there's more! You'll also mingle with more of our extraordinary team members.

Once these delightful encounters conclude, we get down to business with employment checks—references, credit history, criminal records, and even the rarefied world of fraud. Once you've successfully navigated these hurdles, voila!

We eagerly extend to you an offer of employment; formalities having been dealt with in a timely manner.

So, if you're ready to embark on a whirlwind recruitment adventure, buckle up and send us that resume!

Note: As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.

iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.