Industrial Analytics Specialist — Hybrid (Cape Town)

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training programs

Hybrid role

Wellness programs

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a proactive Industrial Operations Analyst to join our client’s team. You will collect and analyze production data, build dashboards, and provide data-driven recommendations to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.

Candidates should have 3+ years in industrial analytics, strong Excel and SQL skills, and experience with Tableau or Power BI. This hybrid Cape Town role offers collaboration with engineering and production and opportunities for

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an analytical role within industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot, advanced functions), SQL, and at least one statistical tool (R or Python).
• Experience with data visualization tools to create dashboards and reports.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and analyze large production datasets (output, material flow, equipment, labor).
• Develop and maintain dashboards to track KPIs for industrial operations.
• Identify trends and anomalies to pinpoint inefficiencies or risks.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production deviations.
• Formulate data-driven recommendations for process improvements and cost savings.
• Collaborate across engineering, production, and supply chain to implement solutions.
• Develop process documentation and SOPs from analytical findings.
• Present findings clearly to management and operational teams.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring process changes and efficiency initiatives.
• Stay updated on best practices in industrial analytics.

Skills

Excel advanced

SQL

R

Python

Tableau

Power BI

Manufacturing processes

Lean Six Sigma

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a proactive Industrial Operations Analyst to join our client’s team. You will collect and analyze production data, build dashboards, and provide data-driven recommendations to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.

Candidates should have 3+ years in industrial analytics, strong Excel and SQL skills, and experience with Tableau or Power BI. This hybrid Cape Town role offers collaboration with engineering and production and opportunities for