Machine Learning Engineer | Intermediate / Senior
MSP Staffing Pty Ltd · Western Cape
Posted 15 October 2026
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Experience: 2+ years’ experience in data science, machine learning and/or data engineering., 2+ years’ hands-on software development experience using Python, 1+ years’ experience working with public cloud platforms, with AWS experience essential.
Location: Gauteng/Western Cape
Description
Our client is seeking a passionate Machine Learning Engineer to join an expanding AI team and help deliver reliable, production-ready data and AI solutions. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional who enjoys moving beyond experimentation to building scalable solutions that create real-world impact.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or a related field.
- 2+ years’ experience in data science, machine learning and/or data engineering.
- 2+ years’ hands-on software development experience using Python.
- Strong SQL proficiency.
- 1+ years’ experience working with public cloud platforms, with AWS experience essential .
- Understanding of the full machine learning lifecycle, including training, tuning, deployment, monitoring and MLOps.
- Experience developing scalable ML infrastructure and AI-powered applications or APIs.
- Strong software engineering principles, with an emphasis on clean, maintainable and testable code.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with both technical and business stakeholders.
- A proactive, autonomous approach with a willingness to take ownership and grow into leadership.
Advantageous
- AWS certification or Cloud Native Computing experience.
- Experience with AWS Bedrock and Bedrock AgentCore.
- Open-source, startup, side-project or product development experience.
- Master’s or PhD in AI, Machine Learning or a related field.
Should you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to it.jobs@mspstaffing.co.za . You can also contact the IT team on 031 350 3607 or visit our website at https://mspstaffingza.co/ NOTE: When replying to the advert, also include the reference number in the subject line. Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.