Workforce / Employee Utilization Consultant (Short-term Contract)

Be Different SA (PTY) LTD; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A company in workforce analytics is seeking a qualified professional for a role focused on workforce analysis and process optimization in Midrand, South Africa. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and possess 3-5 years of experience. Responsibilities include assessing workload balance, collaborating to enhance staffing efficiency, and providing insights to leadership on productivity impacts. Strong analytical skills and proficiency with data visualization tools are essential. Interested candidates should send their CV to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, HR, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in workforce analysis or process optimization.
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Assess workload balance across teams to prevent burnout.
• Collaborate with managers to optimize staffing and processes.
• Provide insights to leadership on utilization impact.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

In order to be considered the following is required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, HR, Organizational Psychology, or a related field
• 3–5 years’ experience in a role involving workforce analysis, process optimization, or time and motion studies
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL)
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodology (desirable)
• Experience working in a (specify industry if relevant, e.g. healthcare, professional services, manufacturing)

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools
• Understanding of time and motion study techniques or similar process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
• Excellent communication skills – able to present complex data in clear, actionable ways
• Knowledge of workforce planning, HR analytics, or organizational behaviour
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data interpretation
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Awareness of employee wellbeing principles and workload management best practices

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assess workload balance across teams and identify signs of overutilization, underutilization or burnout risk
• Collaborate with department managers to optimize staffing levels, task allocation and process efficiency
• Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities to increase productivity
• Provide insights to leadership on how utilization affects performance, morale, and business outcomes
• Partner with HR and Wellbeing teams to align efficiency improvements with employee experience initiatives
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of implemented changes to ensure sustainable performance gains
• Stay informed of best practices in workforce analytics, organizational psychology and productivity management

Success Measures:

• Improved employee utilization rates and workload balance across departments
• Reduction in inefficiencies and non–value-adding tasks
• Positive employee feedback regarding workload and engagement
• Delivery of high-quality analytical reports and actionable recommendations

If you would like to email your CV directly – please send it to [e-mail]

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Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application. However, please keep a lookout on our website, www.bedifferent.co.za, for available positions which you may be suited for.