Remote Operations Analyst: Data-Driven Process Optimizer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Professional development

Health and wellness benefits

Collaborative remote team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Operations Analyst to analyze data, identify inefficiencies, and guide strategic improvements in a fully remote role. You will develop dashboards, interpret KPIs, and support cross-functional teams with data-driven insights to drive cost reductions and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in operations/data analysis, excels in Excel/SQL, and is proficient with Tableau or Power BI, Python or R. Remote work offers flexibility and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in operations analysis, data analysis, or BI.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Python/R).

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify trends and improvement areas.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track KPIs for operational efficiency.
• Prepare detailed analysis and recommendations for process improvements and cost reductions.
• Collaborate with remote operational teams to understand business needs and provide analytical support.
• Research industry best practices and emerging trends in operations management.
• Support ad‑hoc analytical projects as required by management.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Remote communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Economics, or related quantitative field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Operations Analyst to analyze data, identify inefficiencies, and guide strategic improvements in a fully remote role. You will develop dashboards, interpret KPIs, and support cross-functional teams with data-driven insights to drive cost reductions and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in operations/data analysis, excels in Excel/SQL, and is proficient with Tableau or Power BI, Python or R. Remote work offers flexibility and professional development.