Machine Learning Engineer (Specialist)

Cape Town, South Africa Posted on 26/10/2025

The role of the Specialist Machine Learning Engineer encompasses many activities, including (but not limited to):

• Focusing on niche areas of machine learning, such as natural language processing, computer vision, or reinforcement learning.
  
• Developing domain-specific ML models tailored to specialized business needs.
  
• Conducting in-depth research and prototyping innovative solutions using advanced ML techniques.
  
• Identifying opportunities to apply cutting-edge machine learning advancements to improve processes or create new capabilities.
  
• Collaborating with other Engineers to transfer research findings into scalable, production-ready solutions.
  
• Providing expert insights on specific tools, frameworks, or algorithms, ensuring the organization stays ahead in ML innovation.
  
• Contributing to the development of internal ML tools and libraries to streamline workflows.
  

• NQF 6 or higher tertiary qualification in Information Communication Technology (ICT) field incorporating (but not limited to) Information Systems; Cloud certification.
  
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in a field of a Machine Learning Engineer role.