Data & ML Engineer
Premium Ad IT/Computer - Other IT/Computer Cape Town FULL TIME Job Summary A green energy supplier is looking for an Associate Data & ML Engineer to join their team in Cape Town, WC. Main purpose of the role: The Data & ML Engineer delivers the technical implementation of Data Transformation initiative under the direction of the Data Engineering Manager. The role owns whole data products from end to end, from ingestion and modelling through to datasets ready for machine learning, across the SSOT and central asset management platforms. Working within the technical shared services team, the Engineer translates strategic direction into concrete, scalable solutions for a defined domain, operating with minimal supervision. Responsibilities: Data Engineering * Design and own modular, reusable ingestion and orchestration across API, SQL stored procedures and ETL/ELT for a domain, ensuring reliable flow into the SSOT from sources such as CAMs, ERP, OT and IoT systems and SharePoint. * Design coherent data models and feature pipelines that support reporting, analytics and machine learning. * Own the operational health of the domain, including monitoring, alerting and incident resolution, with advanced SQL and performance tuning. Machine Learning * Develop and evaluate machine learning models and algorithms such as forecasting, anomaly detection and neural networks, using established libraries and managing overfitting and drift. * Design data structures and feature pipelines that make data applicable for machine learning, and integrate models into data workflows. * Implement MLOps for own use cases, covering data and model versioning, CI/CD, monitoring and retraining. Governance and Ownership * Own whole data products from end to end for a domain and operate with minimal supervision. * Make scalable architectural decisions and fill gaps independently, confirming assumptions on larger decisions. * Apply data governance, security and IT standards, and maintain structured change management including approvals and rollback. Platform Ownership…
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Western Cape is an important market for jobs and professional roles in South Africa. The Western Cape mixes tourism, agriculture, tech, and creative industries with strong municipal and NGO hiring. Cape Town roles often attract national applicants, so local availability can be an advantage. Hospitality, wine and agriculture, software, design, and green-energy projects are common. Seasonal hiring spikes around summer; graduate programmes often open in the first half of the year. Peak-season traffic and long commutes from outlying towns can affect reliability. Mention clearly whether you can work on-site in Cape Town, Stellenbosch, or surrounding areas.
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