Remote Data Analyst — Mining Operations

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a proactive and analytical Data Analyst to join its remote operations team supporting mining activities near Klerksdorp. You will collect, process, and analyze large volumes of operational data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement across mining functions.

The role emphasizes transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions, with dashboards and reports using SQL, Python, and BI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data-related field is required.
• Experience with mining or heavy industry is preferred.
• Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize data from diverse operational sources.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize KPIs.
• Analyze data to identify bottlenecks, cost-saving opportunities, and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with remote and on-site teams to understand data needs.
• Utilize statistical methods and data mining techniques to uncover insights.
• Ensure data integrity across reporting outputs.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

NumPy

Pandas

Tableau

Power BI

Statistics

Data modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science / Statistics / CS / Engineering

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 seeks a proactive and analytical Data Analyst to join its remote operations team supporting mining activities near Klerksdorp. You will collect, process, and analyze large volumes of operational data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement across mining functions.

The role emphasizes transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions, with dashboards and reports using SQL, Python, and BI tools.