Senior Operations Analyst

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Data-driven environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Analyst in Bloemfontein to analyze complex operational data, identify trends, and drive efficiency improvements. You will build dashboards, run deep-dive analyses, and support business cases for operations initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a strong quantitative background with 5+ years of experience, proficiency in SQL, Python or R, and data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI. Collaboration across teams is key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• 5+ years as an operations/data analyst.
• Advanced SQL, Python or R.
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret complex operational data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key operational metrics and performance indicators (KPIs).
• Conduct deep-dive analyses to understand root causes of operational issues and propose solutions.
• Support the development of business cases for operational initiatives and process changes.
• Collaborate with operational teams to implement data-driven recommendations and monitor their impact.
• Stay current with industry best practices in data analysis and operational improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics / Mathematics / Economics / OR

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Operations Analyst to support their operations team in Bloemfontein . This role will be responsible for analyzing operational data, identifying trends, and providing insights to drive improvements in efficiency and performance. You will work closely with operational leaders to develop reports, conduct complex analyses, and recommend data-driven strategies. The ideal candidate has a strong quantitative background and a passion for using data to solve business problems and enhance operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret complex operational data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key operational metrics and performance indicators (KPIs).
• Conduct deep-dive analyses to understand root causes of operational issues and propose solutions.
• Support the development of business cases for operational initiatives and process changes.
• Collaborate with operational teams to implement data-driven recommendations and monitor their impact.
• Stay current with industry best practices in data analysis and operational improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience as an operations analyst or in a similar data analysis role.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, R, or similar.
• Expertise in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of operations management principles and processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Opportunities for professional development and data science certifications.
• A collaborative environment that values data-driven decision-making.