Graduate Operations Analyst - Data-Driven Process Optimizer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Mentorship

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng seeks a Graduate Operations Analyst to join our client’s team. This role focuses on analyzing operational data, identifying bottlenecks, and contributing to efficiency strategies within an industrial, hybrid-work setting.

The position offers structured training, mentorship, and exposure to supply chain optimization across production and logistics, with hybrid on-site involvement at the Vereeniging facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (IE/OM/BA) with strong analytical focus.
• Proven ability to analyze data and identify bottlenecks.
• Familiarity with operations management and supply chain concepts.
• Strong problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Hybrid work readiness and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational data to identify trends and inefficiencies.
• Develop and implement process improvements to boost productivity and cut costs.
• Monitor KPIs for operational departments and report findings.
• Assist in inventory and supply chain optimization efforts.
• Collaborate with production, logistics and quality control teams.
• Support forecasting of operational needs and resource allocation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Excel modeling

Operations knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng seeks a Graduate Operations Analyst to join our client’s team. This role focuses on analyzing operational data, identifying bottlenecks, and contributing to efficiency strategies within an industrial, hybrid-work setting.

The position offers structured training, mentorship, and exposure to supply chain optimization across production and logistics, with hybrid on-site involvement at the Vereeniging facility.