Location: Sandton, South Africa
Company: Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Closing Date: 25 October 2024
Duration: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months
HCA: Group Rewards & Human Capital Solutions
Internship: AI Engineer
Are you passionate about artificial intelligence and eager to apply cutting-edge AI technologies to solve real-world problems? Do you thrive in collaborative environments where learning and innovation are key? If so, this Internship Program is tailor-made for you!
Purpose of the job
Join our dynamic team as an Intern: AI Engineer, where you’ll be immersed in the exciting world of machine learning, deep learning, and data-driven insights. We’re looking for candidates with a passion for AI technologies who are keen to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
As an intern, you’ll play a key role in developing AI models, experimenting with various AI techniques, and supporting the deployment of AI solutions. You will receive training that will develop your AI engineering skills, along with exposure to the latest AI tools and frameworks.
Key Accountabilities
As an Intern: AI Engineer, you’ll be involved in:
- AI Model Development:
- Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to design, build, and fine-tune AI models.
- Explore machine learning algorithms, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning.
- Data Preparation and Analysis:
- Collect, clean, and pre-process data to ensure it’s ready for use in AI models.
- Conduct exploratory data analysis to derive insights and inform model development.
- Algorithm Implementation:
- Implement AI algorithms using Python libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, and others.
- Optimize AI models for accuracy, performance, and scalability.
- Automation and Deployment:
- Work with the engineering team to integrate AI models into production systems.
- Learn how to deploy AI models in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- AI Research and Experimentation:
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI research and technologies.
- Experiment with new AI techniques and contribute to ongoing AI projects.
- Visualization and Reporting:
- Use data visualization tools to present AI model outcomes and insights to stakeholders.
- Assist in creating reports that demonstrate the impact of AI on business objectives.
Skills
- Programming: Proficiency in Python and familiarity with AI libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
- Machine Learning: Knowledge of key machine learning algorithms and techniques.
- Data Processing: Experience with data cleaning, preparation, and feature engineering.
- Problem Solving: Ability to approach problems creatively and analytically.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for explaining technical concepts
Wish List
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) for AI model deployment.
- Familiarity with big data tools (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
- Experience with MLOps tools for automating the AI lifecycle.
Formal Education
A degree in the following:
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Operations Research
- An Honours/MSc/MEng will be an advantage
Behavioural (BC) |Technical (TC) |Leadership (LC)
BC_Nimble Learning
TC_Workflow Management
TC_Action Planning
TC_Policies and Procedures
BC_Manages Complexity
BC_Self-development
TC_Performance Improvement
BC_Demonstrates Self-awareness
TC_Execute and Coordinate Work
BC_Ensures Accountability