Operations Analyst Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Career growth opportunities

Impactful projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a data-driven Operations Analyst Engineer to dissect performance, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights to drive efficiency. You will use analytics and engineering principles to turn raw data into strategic recommendations for multiple business units.

The role emphasizes developing reports and dashboards, root-cause analysis, and collaboration with other departments to implement process improvements and measurable performance gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant analytical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analysis, operations analysis, or a related role.
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, Python/R for data analysis.
• Strong understanding of operational processes and performance metrics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication skills to present complex data in an understandable manner.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze operational data from diverse sources to identify performance trends and anomalies.
• Develop reports and dashboards to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational management.
• Conduct root cause analysis for operational issues and recommend data-backed solutions.
• Collaborate with different departments to understand their operational challenges and provide analytical support.
• Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements based on analytical findings.
• Stay updated on best practices in data analysis and operational metrics.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related analytical field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python/R

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a data-driven Operations Analyst Engineer to join their team in Soweto. This role is essential for dissecting operational performance, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to drive efficiency and effectiveness across various business units. You will leverage analytical tools and engineering principles to transform raw data into strategic recommendations, contributing to informed decision-making and process improvements. This is a fantastic opportunity for an analytical thinker to make a substantial impact in a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze operational data from diverse sources to identify performance trends and anomalies.
• Develop reports and dashboards to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational management.
• Conduct root cause analysis for operational issues and recommend data-backed solutions.
• Collaborate with different departments to understand their operational challenges and provide analytical support.
• Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements based on analytical findings.
• Stay updated on best practices in data analysis and operational metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related analytical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analysis, operations analysis, or a related role.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python/R for data analysis).
• Strong understanding of operational processes and performance metrics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication skills to present complex data in an understandable manner.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in analytics.
• A collaborative work environment with exposure to various business functions.
• Potential for career growth within the analytics and operations domain.
• Work on impactful projects that influence business strategy.