Principal Data Scientist — ML Leader (Relocation Support)

Placements24; Johannesburg; Presencial; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 800 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Training & conference attendance

On-site Rustenburg location

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Data Scientist (ML) to join its research division in Rustenburg on-site. You will lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced ML models, mentor junior data scientists, and shape the data strategy for cutting-edge projects.

The role demands deep ML expertise, strong communication, and the ability to translate analytics into business impact. You will collaborate with engineers, product managers, and domain experts to drive scalable data pipelines

Qualificações

• PhD or MSc in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in data science with a strong ML focus.
• Proven expertise in diverse ML algorithms including regression, classification, clustering, deep learning, NLP.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Pandas.
• Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong statistical modeling, experimental design, and data visualization skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, independence and teamwork, and clear communication.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex data science projects; familiarity with Git and testing.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and deploy advanced ML models for predictive analytics and optimization.
• Lead the full data science lifecycle from data collection to deployment.
• Collaborate with domain experts, engineers, and product managers to turn business needs into DS solutions.
• Analyze large datasets to uncover trends and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and MLOps frameworks for scale and reliability.
• Communicate complex findings to technical and executive audiences.
• Mentor junior data scientists and foster their growth.
• Stay abreast of ML/AI advances and best practices.
• Contribute to strategic direction of the DS team and data initiatives.
• Ensure ethical and responsible use of data and models.

Conhecimentos

Machine learning

Data science leadership

Python

R

Communication

Formação académica

PhD or MSc in quantitative field

Ferramentas

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Pandas

Spark

Hadoop

AWS

Azure

GCP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Data Scientist (ML) to join its research division in Rustenburg on-site. You will lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced ML models, mentor junior data scientists, and shape the data strategy for cutting-edge projects.

The role demands deep ML expertise, strong communication, and the ability to translate analytics into business impact. You will collaborate with engineers, product managers, and domain experts to drive scalable data pipelines