Hybrid Operations Analyst: Data-Driven Process Optimization

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, seeks an Operations Analyst to drive data-driven operational improvements. The role blends on-site collaboration with remote work flexibility, focusing on performance dashboards, process mapping, and cost reduction across functions.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in operations analysis, strong Excel/SQL skills, and familiarity with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI. Hybrid model with emphasis on self-management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in operations analysis, industrial engineering, or process improvement.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Experience with process mapping and workflow analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Create dashboards and reports to track performance metrics.
• Document current operations using process mapping techniques.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities across departments.
• Collaborate with managers to implement improvements and monitor results.
• Conduct feasibility studies for changes and tech implementations.
• Help develop and refine SOPs.
• Present findings to management clearly and concisely.

Skills

Data analysis

Process mapping

KPIs

Excel (Advanced)

SQL

Tableau/Power BI

Presentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Business Analytics

Operations Management

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, seeks an Operations Analyst to drive data-driven operational improvements. The role blends on-site collaboration with remote work flexibility, focusing on performance dashboards, process mapping, and cost reduction across functions.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in operations analysis, strong Excel/SQL skills, and familiarity with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI. Hybrid model with emphasis on self-management.