Lead Data Scientist — Mining Analytics & ML Leader

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Data Scientist based in Randburg, Gauteng, to head advanced analytics initiatives for mining operations. You will spearhead ML model development, data pipelines, and stakeholder communications while mentoring a team of analysts and engineers.

The role emphasizes predictive maintenance, production optimization, and data-driven decision making within a hybrid work setup, with regular on-site presence in Randburg.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 7 years in data science with a strong focus on ML and predictive modeling.
• Proven experience leading data science projects and mentoring team members.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of ML models and analytics solutions for mining applications.
• Ingest, clean, and transform large datasets from sensors, logs, and surveys.
• Develop predictive models for equipment failure, production, and safety incidents.
• Mentor junior data scientists and communicate findings with stakeholders.

Skills

Machine learning

Leadership

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Stats/Data Science

Tools

Python

R

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Spark

Hadoop

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Data Scientist based in Randburg, Gauteng, to head advanced analytics initiatives for mining operations. You will spearhead ML model development, data pipelines, and stakeholder communications while mentoring a team of analysts and engineers.

The role emphasizes predictive maintenance, production optimization, and data-driven decision making within a hybrid work setup, with regular on-site presence in Randburg.