Remote Data Analyst: Mining Operations Insights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible hours

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Data Analyst to join its remote operations team supporting mining projects near Soweto. You will collect, clean, analyze, and interpret large datasets to identify trends and opportunities to improve efficiency and planning.

This fully remote role offers flexible hours and the chance to work with cutting-edge analytics tools, collaborating with engineers and managers to deliver actionable insights across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Data Analyst, preferably within the mining or industrial sector.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical findings to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process data from diverse sources, including operational sensors, production logs, and financial reports.
• Develop and implement data analysis methodologies to identify KPIs and trends.
• Create insightful reports, dashboards, and visualizations using tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Collaborate with operational managers and engineers to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization based on data analysis.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security.

Skills

SQL

Data Visualization

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics / data science / computer science or related quantitative field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Data Analyst to join its remote operations team supporting mining projects near Soweto. You will collect, clean, analyze, and interpret large datasets to identify trends and opportunities to improve efficiency and planning.

This fully remote role offers flexible hours and the chance to work with cutting-edge analytics tools, collaborating with engineers and managers to deliver actionable insights across departments.