Remote Geoscience Data Analyst for Exploration

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Home office setup allowance

Internet connectivity support

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Exploration Data Analyst to join a globally distributed team supporting Bloemfontein operations. You will interpret large geological datasets, build ML models, and provide insights to exploration teams while working fully remotely.

Requirements include a Geoscience/Data Science/CS degree and 4+ years in mining/exploration data analysis, with Python/R and GIS experience. Excellent communication and independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience, Data Science, Computer Science, or related quantitative field.
• 4+ years of data analysis experience in mining/exploration context.
• Proficiency in Python or R with Pandas/NumPy/SciPy.
• Experience with geological databases and GIS software.
• Strong understanding of statistics, data mining and ML techniques.
• Excellent remote communication and independent work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Process, clean, and validate large geological, geochemical, and geophysical datasets.
• Develop statistical models and ML algorithms for data interpretation and anomaly detection.
• Create visualizations, maps, and reports communicating findings and trends.

Skills

Python

R

Pandas

NumPy

SciPy

GIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geoscience/Data Science/CS

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Exploration Data Analyst to join a globally distributed team supporting Bloemfontein operations. You will interpret large geological datasets, build ML models, and provide insights to exploration teams while working fully remotely.

Requirements include a Geoscience/Data Science/CS degree and 4+ years in mining/exploration data analysis, with Python/R and GIS experience. Excellent communication and independent work are essential.