Operations Analyst

Our client, a growing and dynamic organization operating across Southern Africa and international markets, is seeking a highly analytical and technically minded Operations Analyst to join their team based in Umhlanga.

This opportunity is ideal for a driven junior professional who is looking to develop within a fast-paced industrial environment while gaining exposure to international supply chains, technical operations, commercial strategy, and customer engagement.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting operational efficiency, logistics execution, product support, and supply chain optimisation across the business.

• Degree or Diploma in:
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemical Technology
• Analytical Sciences
• Supply Chain or related technical qualification
• 1-3 years' experience within:
• Chemicals
• Mining
• Fuels
• Industrial manufacturing
• Engineering or related sectors
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Commercially aware with a technical mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational ability
• Resilient, proactive, and solutions-driven
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic operational environment
• Strong Excel and reporting capability advantageous

• Degree or Diploma in:
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemical Technology
• Chemistry
• Industrial Engineering
• Analytical Sciences
• Supply Chain or related technical qualification
• 1-3 years' experience within:
• Chemicals
• Mining
• Fuels
• Industrial manufacturing
• Engineering or related sectors

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Commercially aware with a technical mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational ability
• Resilient, proactive, and solutions-driven
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic operational environment
• Strong Excel and reporting capability advantageous

• Exposure to African and international markets
• Opportunity to work within a growing and commercially driven business
• Strong career growth and development potential
• Exposure to technical operations, logistics, supply chain, and customer engagement
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic operational improvements

• Provide technical product support to internal teams and customers
• Assist with international and local logistics supply chain planning and execution
• Analyse operational and supply chain data to support business decisions
• Monitor and navigate supply challenges between suppliers and customers
• Work closely with Sales and Operations teams to develop alternative product offerings and customer solutions
• Support cost optimisation and operational efficiency initiatives
• Engage with technical, operational, and commercial stakeholders across the business
• Assist with forecasting, reporting, and business analysis functions
• Travel to customers, suppliers, and industry conferences when required

• Market Related - Package dependent on qualifications and experience
• Performance-based incentives included

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