Process Improvement Operations Analyst (Hybrid)

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Operations Analyst with a focus on Process Improvement in Paarl. The role blends on-site collaboration with remote analytics to drive productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency. You will collect and analyze data, develop dashboards, and partner with managers to implement efficient workflows.

The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset, 2–4 years in related roles, and proficiency in Excel, SQL, and BI tools like Tableau or Power BI. Hybrid work setup offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Statistics, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in an operations analyst role, business analysis, or process improvement.
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced), SQL, and BI platforms (Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Develop reports and dashboards to visualize KPIs and operational metrics.
• Collaborate with department managers to understand processes and challenges.
• Support the design and implementation of process improvements and new operational workflows.
• Conduct root cause analysis for operational issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of SOPs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Statistics

Tools

Excel (advanced)

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Operations Analyst with a focus on Process Improvement in Paarl. The role blends on-site collaboration with remote analytics to drive productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency. You will collect and analyze data, develop dashboards, and partner with managers to implement efficient workflows.

The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset, 2–4 years in related roles, and proficiency in Excel, SQL, and BI tools like Tableau or Power BI. Hybrid work setup offered.