Data Scientist: AI Engineer

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

We are looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to design, build, deploy, and maintain scalable ML systems that move models from experimentation into reliable production environments. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, data engineering, and machine learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable ML pipelines and production inference systems
• Deploy, monitor, and optimize machine learning models in production
• Design APIs and services for ML model consumption
• Implement CI/CD for ML workflows and MLOps best practices
• Develop feature stores, model registries, and automated retraining workflows
• Improve model observability, monitoring, and drift detection
• Collaborate with Data Scientists to productionize prototypes
• Ensure ML systems meet governance, security, and compliance requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering or ML engineering
• Strong Python programming skills
• Experience with ML frameworks such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization technologies
• Strong understanding of APIs, CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Experience with SQL and data engineering concepts

Skills

Action Planning, Business Requirements Analysis, Computer Literacy, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Management, Executing Plans, IT Architecture, IT Network Security, Policies & Procedures

Competencies

Action Oriented Collaborates Cultivates Innovation Customer Focus Drives Results Ensures Accountability Manages Ambiguity Manages Complexity

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom): Computer Science And Engineering (Required), NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

19 August 2026, 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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