Senior Data Scientist - Machine Learning & AI

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid coverage

Professional development support

Office presence in Rustenburg

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist in Rustenburg to lead ML/AI initiatives and drive data-informed decisions across the organization.

You will develop and deploy predictive models, preprocess large datasets, and mentor junior data scientists while collaborating with engineering to productionize solutions.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, CS, or a quantitative field.
• 5+ years hands-on data science and machine learning experience.
• Proficiency in Python or R and ML libraries.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy ML models for predictive analytics, classification, regression, and clustering.
• Collect, clean, and preprocess large datasets from various sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends and anomalies.
• Develop and deploy AI-powered solutions to solve business problems.
• Evaluate and validate model performance for accuracy and robustness.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering to productionize models.
• Stay current with ML/AI advancements and mentor juniors.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and dashboards.

Skills

Python

R

Machine Learning

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit Learn

Data Visualization

Statistical Modeling

SQL

Big Data

Cloud ML

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

PhD or Master's in Data Science/Quantitative Field

Tools

Spark

Hadoop

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading analytics firm located in Rustenburg , is actively seeking a Senior Data Scientist with a specialization in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. This role is pivotal in driving data-informed decision-making across the organization. You will be responsible for developing and deploying advanced predictive models, leveraging sophisticated algorithms to extract actionable insights from complex datasets. This is an exciting opportunity to work on challenging projects that have a significant impact on business strategy and operations within the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement machine learning models for predictive analytics, classification, regression, and clustering.
• Collect, clean, and preprocess large and complex datasets from various sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Develop and deploy AI-powered solutions to solve business problems.
• Evaluate and validate model performance, ensuring accuracy and robustness.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate models into production systems.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and AI research.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the team's knowledge sharing.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and reporting dashboards.

Requirements

• PhD or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a quantitative field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in data science and machine learning.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.
• Expertise in machine learning libraries and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, hypothesis testing, and experimental design.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and SQL.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their ML services.
• Excellent data visualization and communication skills.
• Proven ability to translate business problems into data science solutions.
• Experience in the mining or industrial sector is a plus.

Benefits

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, including an attractive base salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive medical aid coverage. Our client provides generous opportunities for professional development, including conference attendance and further education support. Employees benefit from a supportive work environment, challenging projects, and the chance to make a tangible impact in the Rustenburg area. This role requires your presence at our office in the North West .