Remote Senior Data Scientist — Predictive Mining Analytics

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Flexible hours

Professional development

Conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join a fully remote team focused on mining analytics. You will build and deploy ML models using large datasets from exploration, operations, and processing to predict outcomes and optimize decisions.

The role requires 7+ years in data science, advanced ML skills, and proficiency in Python or R with scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Pandas. Strong SQL and cloud experience are essential for success in this remote position.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience as a Data Scientist, with substantial analytics in industrial/resource sectors.
• Proven expertise in developing and deploying ML models (regression, classification, clustering, time series).
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Pandas).
• Experience with big data (Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong SQL and database management, excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy ML models and statistical algorithms to address mining challenges.
• Analyze large datasets from diverse mining sources.
• Collaborate with geologists, engineers, and operations managers to translate data needs into solutions.
• Develop data pipelines, feature engineering, and scalable analytical solutions.
• Communicate findings clearly through visualizations and reports.
• Stay updated with advances in data science and AI for mining.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to team growth.
• Ensure data quality, privacy, and security standards.

Skills

Advanced ML modelling

Python / R

Spark / Hadoop

SQL

Data visualization

Remote work

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Data Science/Statistics/CS/Math

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Pandas

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join a fully remote team focused on mining analytics. You will build and deploy ML models using large datasets from exploration, operations, and processing to predict outcomes and optimize decisions.

The role requires 7+ years in data science, advanced ML skills, and proficiency in Python or R with scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Pandas. Strong SQL and cloud experience are essential for success in this remote position.