Strategic Workforce Utilization Analyst

Be Different Recruitment; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Midrand is seeking a qualified individual to analyze workforce dynamics and optimize efficiency across teams. This role demands strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on improving employee utilization and workload balance. Ideal candidates will have a background in Business Analytics or a related field, along with proficiency in data analysis tools such as Power BI and SQL. A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is required, along with an understanding of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a role involving workforce analysis or process optimization.
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodology is desirable.
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Assess workload balance across teams and identify burnout risks.
• Collaborate with department managers to optimize staffing levels.
• Recommend process improvements to increase productivity.
• Provide insights on utilization affecting performance and morale.

Skills

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of workforce planning and HR analytics

High attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Awareness of employee wellbeing principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, HR, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

A leading recruitment consultancy in Midrand is seeking a qualified individual to analyze workforce dynamics and optimize efficiency across teams. This role demands strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on improving employee utilization and workload balance. Ideal candidates will have a background in Business Analytics or a related field, along with proficiency in data analysis tools such as Power BI and SQL. A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is required, along with an understanding of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.