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• Proficiency in languages like Python, R, and Java for building and manipulating AI models.
• A strong foundation in mathematics, particularly linear algebra, calculus and statistics.
• Expertise in Machine Learning and Deep Learning.
• The ability to work with data, including data cleaning, transformation, and analysis.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services.
• Experience building and deploying AI models in real-world applications.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Adaptability and continuous learning in this constantly evolving field.

To put together a job description for an AI developer, check out our guide on creating a role scorecard here, and use our downloadable scorecard template. When it comes to adding required skills to your job description, check out our list of key skills for AI developers above. By putting together a good role scorecard, it will be easier to come up with the practical definition of the right person for the role you are trying to fill. You are then ready to set up your public-facing job advert.

It's easier than ever to tap into a global pool of tech talent, and South Africa offers a thriving marketplace of developers. For employers, hiring AI developers in South Africa provides several advantages:

• A large talent pool with an estimated 121 000 developers in the country.
• World-class quality with developers that code in widely-used languages and frameworks, and a growing line-up of successful tech startups.
• A diverse talent pool that helps to avoid groupthink and drive more profitable businesses.
• Lower employment costs comparing favourably to more expensive markets like the UK and the Netherlands.‍

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• Get more details on the benefits of hiring South African developers.
• Get additional South African developer hiring resources.
• Read about other hiring teams that successfully hired South African developers, like Albatros, TROOP, Equal Experts, and xneelo