Permanent Machine Learning Engineer | Shoprite Holdings Vacancies
Job Description
Shoprite Holdings Vacancies – Machine Learning Engineer
Location: Brackenfell, Cape Town
Company: Shoprite Holdings
Job Type: Permanent
Job Sector: Technology
Machine Learning Engineer at Shoprite Group
Value Proposition
The Shoprite Group is Africa’s largest fast-moving consumer goods retailer, serving over 35 million customers across 2,500 outlets. Our mission is to deliver high-quality products at the most affordable prices to communities nationwide. In a fast-paced retail landscape, innovation and technology adoption are key to maintaining our competitive edge. We are investing in cutting-edge solutions to remain a leader in the industry. Join us in driving transformative machine learning and data initiatives for some of South Africa’s most recognized retail brands. You’ll work alongside talented teams that will challenge and inspire you to excel. Are you ready to make a difference?
Role Purpose
As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will build and deploy sophisticated machine learning models to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and unlock new opportunities for the business. Leveraging computer science, statistical modeling, and MLOps best practices, you will develop automated solutions that drive data as a competitive advantage.
Role Description
- Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze business challenges, define requirements, and scope machine learning solutions.
- Work cross-functionally with Data Scientists, Engineers, and Analysts to design, implement, and scale impactful algorithms.
- Develop machine learning models with knowledge of ANNs, CNNs, RNNs, autoencoders, SVMs, decision trees, gradient boosting, and ensemble methods.
- Utilize deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow and Keras to build and optimize models.
- Apply data modeling and evaluation strategies to extract insights and predict outcomes.
- Train models on large datasets and fine-tune hyperparameters for performance optimization.
- Research and select appropriate ML libraries, languages, and frameworks for various tasks.
- Implement MLOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and retraining.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and integrate advancements into projects.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Data Science, Computer Science, IT, or a related field (essential).
- 2+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer (preferred).
- Proficiency in machine learning libraries (Pandas, PyTorch, SciPy, NumPy, Scikit-Learn).
- Experience with open-source platforms (TensorFlow, SparkML, OpenCV, PyTorch).
- Familiarity with coding environments (local, notebooks, containers) and Git workflows.
- Strong SQL and relational database skills (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
- Proficiency in MS Office 365, particularly Excel.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker) is a plus.
- Experience in retail or IT is advantageous.
Our Commitment
The Shoprite Group values diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace where unique talents and perspectives thrive. We are committed to Employment Equity in all hiring practices.
By applying, you consent to Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd and its affiliates processing your personal data for recruitment purposes. Unsuccessful applications will have their data securely destroyed in compliance with South African law. If you do not hear from us within 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful.
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Please note: This job posting may be closed at any time by the employer, either due to internal recruitment policies, legal requirements, or once a suitable candidate has been found. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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