Senior Data Scientist, Mining - Hybrid (Predictive)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Medical insurance

Pension fund

Professional development budget

Flexible hybrid work in Sandton

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead advanced analytics in the mining sector. You will build predictive models and data-driven solutions to optimize exploration, production, and processing, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing safety.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop data pipelines, and create dashboards to communicate insights. Hybrid work arrangements in Sandton are available, and you will mentor junior data scientists and

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience as a Data Scientist, with a significant portion in an industrial or mining context.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and relevant libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and SQL.
• Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data visualization tools.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, working in a hybrid capacity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement machine learning models for predictive maintenance, process optimization, and geological targeting.
• Analyze large datasets from various sources (sensor data, geological surveys, operational logs) to identify trends and opportunities.
• Design and build data pipelines for ETL (extract, transform, load).
• Collaborate with engineers, geologists, and operations managers to translate business needs into data science solutions.
• Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the development of the data science practice within the mining company.

Skills

Python

R

Big data

Spark

Hadoop

SQL

Machine learning

Data visualization

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Spark

Hadoop

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead advanced analytics in the mining sector. You will build predictive models and data-driven solutions to optimize exploration, production, and processing, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing safety.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop data pipelines, and create dashboards to communicate insights. Hybrid work arrangements in Sandton are available, and you will mentor junior data scientists and