Graduate Operations Analyst: Drive Process Excellence

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive graduate salary

Bonuses

Comprehensive training in operational/

Mentorship from experienced operations

Growth-focused, analytical environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl (Western Cape) seeks a highly analytical Graduate Operations Analyst to join the operational excellence team. You will apply quantitative skills to improve business processes, efficiency, and performance across the organization.

You will work on data analysis, process mapping, and collaborating with departments to implement solutions, with mentorship and training provided to develop your career in operations analytics.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related analytical field (Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data analysis experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track KPIs.
• Assist in mapping and documenting current business processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand operational challenges and propose solutions.
• Support implementation of process improvements and monitor their effectiveness.
• Conduct research on best practices in operational management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Education

Degree in business/ops-related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl (Western Cape) seeks a highly analytical Graduate Operations Analyst to join the operational excellence team. You will apply quantitative skills to improve business processes, efficiency, and performance across the organization.

You will work on data analysis, process mapping, and collaborating with departments to implement solutions, with mentorship and training provided to develop your career in operations analytics.