Senior Operations Analyst: Data-Driven Impact & Flex Hours

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible working options

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Operations Analyst to dissect operational data, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights for efficiency and cost containment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate data into strategic recommendations, build dashboards, and forecast performance. A strong analytical mindset, solid experience in SQL, Python or R, and data visualization tools are required to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations analysis or a similar analytical role.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, or R.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets to identify operational performance trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Develop financial models and operational forecasts to support strategic decision-making.
• Design and implement dashboards and reports to track key operational metrics and KPIs.
• Collaborate with operational teams to understand their challenges and provide data-driven solutions.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize resource utilization.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management in a clear and concise manner.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

SQL Server

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Operations Analyst to dissect operational data, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights for efficiency and cost containment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate data into strategic recommendations, build dashboards, and forecast performance. A strong analytical mindset, solid experience in SQL, Python or R, and data visualization tools are required to drive continuous improvement.