Industrial Engineer - Operations Analyst

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative data-driven culture

Contribution to regional hub strategy

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer turned Operations Analyst to collect, analyze, and interpret operational data across functions. This hybrid role offers collaboration within a supportive team and opportunities to drive performance improvements.

You will develop reports and dashboards, forecast needs using statistical techniques, and work with multiple departments to deliver data-driven solutions that optimise processes and costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• 2-4 years of experience in an operations analysis or industrial engineering role.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and statistical software packages.
• Strong understanding of process improvement methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze operational data from various sources to identify performance metrics and trends.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and efficiency gains.
• Utilize statistical tools and techniques to forecast operational needs and performance.
• Collaborate with different departments to understand their operational challenges and provide data-driven solutions.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering/Statistics

Tools

Excel

SQL

Statistical software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Industrial Engineer with strong analytical skills to serve as an Operations Analyst in Bloemfontein . In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement across various business functions. Your insights will be critical in supporting strategic decision-making and driving operational excellence. This position offers a great chance for an analytical mind to contribute significantly to optimizing business processes and performance, working collaboratively within a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze operational data from various sources to identify performance metrics and trends.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and efficiency gains.
• Utilize statistical tools and techniques to forecast operational needs and performance.
• Collaborate with different departments to understand their operational challenges and provide data-driven solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering , Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• 2-4 years of experience in an operations analysis or industrial engineering role.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and statistical software packages.
• Strong understanding of process improvement methodologies .
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and further education.
• A collaborative work culture focused on data-driven decision-making.
• Contribution to operational strategy in a key regional hub.