Graduate Operations Analyst — Data-Driven Logistics

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Comprehensive benefits package

On-the-job training and development

Mentorship from experienced operations

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, invites a recent graduate to join as a Graduate Operations Analyst. You will collect data, monitor performance, and help develop dashboards to visualize KPIs.

The role offers hands-on learning in a dynamic maritime and logistics environment, with mentorship, training, and opportunities to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, SCM, Business or related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excel proficiency; SQL or data visualization knowledge is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Interest in logistics, maritime, or operational analytics.
• Internship or project experience in operations or analytics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily operational performance and identify deviations from set targets.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify trends and bottlenecks.
• Develop reports and dashboards to visualize operational metrics and KPIs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of process improvement initiatives.
• Support the operations team in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity for all operational reporting.
• Collaborate with different departments to understand operational challenges and provide insights.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to operational planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

SQL

Data visualization

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management/Industrial Engineering/Supply Chain/Business

Tools

SQL

Excel (Advanced)

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, invites a recent graduate to join as a Graduate Operations Analyst. You will collect data, monitor performance, and help develop dashboards to visualize KPIs.

The role offers hands-on learning in a dynamic maritime and logistics environment, with mentorship, training, and opportunities to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency.