Remote Data Analyst - Mining Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Health, dental, vision insurance

Home office allowance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Data Analyst to join a leading mining client on a fully remote basis. You will analyze large datasets to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement, translating complex data into actionable insights for decision-making.

Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to define data requirements, develop dashboards, and present findings to non-technical stakeholders in support of strategic planning across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Data Science, CS or Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Analyst with exposure to operational/mining data.
• Proficiency with Python (Pandas, NumPy), R, or SQL.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize large datasets from mining operations.
• Perform statistical analysis to identify patterns and anomalies.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize KPIs for management.
• Interpret data findings and communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and analytical Data Analyst to join their operations team on a fully remote basis. This role will focus on analyzing vast datasets generated from various mining operations to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement. You will be instrumental in translating complex data into actionable insights that drive operational decision-making, enhance productivity, and support strategic planning across the organization. This is an exceptional opportunity for a data-savvy professional to work from anywhere, contributing significantly to the efficiency and effectiveness of a leading mining company, leveraging cutting-edge data analysis tools and methodologies without the need for physical presence at any specific site.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize large datasets from diverse mining operational sources.
• Perform statistical analysis to identify patterns, correlations, and anomalies in operational data.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) for management.
• Interpret data findings and communicate insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction based on data analysis.
• Collaborate with operational and engineering teams to define data requirements and analytical strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Analyst, with exposure to operational data or mining data .
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Python (Pandas, NumPy), R, or SQL.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Allowance for home office setup and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to impact operational strategies in the mining sector from anywhere.