Workforce Optimization Analyst

Be Different Sa (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced workforce analyst to assess workload balance across teams and improve process efficiency. This role requires a strong analytical background, ideally with a Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics or a related field, and 3–5 years of relevant experience. You will collaborate closely with department managers and HR to enhance productivity and employee wellbeing. The ideal candidate will be proficient in data analysis and visualization tools and have excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess workload balance across teams to identify utilization issues.
• Collaborate with managers to optimize staffing and process efficiency.
• Recommend improvements and automation opportunities for productivity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in data analysis tools

Knowledge of HR analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

A leading consulting firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced workforce analyst to assess workload balance across teams and improve process efficiency. This role requires a strong analytical background, ideally with a Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics or a related field, and 3–5 years of relevant experience. You will collaborate closely with department managers and HR to enhance productivity and employee wellbeing. The ideal candidate will be proficient in data analysis and visualization tools and have excellent communication skills.