Hybrid Data Scientist for Industrial Analytics & ML

Minopex; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic mining company based in South Africa is looking for a Data Scientist to analyze and interpret data for its operations across EMEA. The ideal candidate will work closely with stakeholders, employing advanced machine learning techniques and programming skills in Python or R. Responsibilities include collecting large datasets, developing predictive models, and collaborating with engineers and analysts. The position offers a hybrid work environment and requires strong communication skills along with expertise in data manipulation and reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of data science experience required.
• Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms is essential.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, and SQL are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Identify business problems and opportunities for data-driven solutions.
• Collect, clean, and manipulate large datasets.
• Apply machine learning techniques to build and deploy models.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Machine Learning

Data Analysis

Report Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering

Post Graduate qualification in data science or related fields

Job description

A dynamic mining company based in South Africa is looking for a Data Scientist to analyze and interpret data for its operations across EMEA. The ideal candidate will work closely with stakeholders, employing advanced machine learning techniques and programming skills in Python or R. Responsibilities include collecting large datasets, developing predictive models, and collaborating with engineers and analysts. The position offers a hybrid work environment and requires strong communication skills along with expertise in data manipulation and reporting tools.