Job title : Operations Excellence Analyst
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : November 14, 2025
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- As an Operations Excellence Analyst you’ll be identifying inefficiencies, driving process improvements, and enabling strategic initiatives across functions and regions.
What you’ll be doing
As part of your role, your responsibilities will include :
Analyse business processes and operational gaps to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunitiesConduct root cause analysis and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce friction and enhance customer experienceMap and optimise workflows to improve service delivery and operational effectivenessCoordinate and support strategic projects from planning through execution, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignmentCollaborate with internal teams to ensure tools and solutions are delivered according to business requirements and timelinesSupport testing phases including quality assurance, UAT, and post-implementation validationTrack progress, manage dependencies, monitor risks, and communicate updates and changes to relevant stakeholdersBuild and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, ensuring a clear understanding of their tools and capabilitiesUnderstand country-specific needs and ensure correct tools, products, and processes are implemented to support local requirements and complianceProvide data-driven insights through transformation, visualisation, and analysis to support strategic decision-makingStay informed on regulatory, technological, and industry developments to maintain best-in-class practicesProvide benchmarking analysis, trend identification, and strategic recommendationsCollaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize business needs and facilitate workshops to drive alignmentMonitor and report on performance metrics and improvement outcomesMaintain documentation, track milestones, and manage change requestsThis job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. You may be required to complete other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives.Essential skills you’ll bring to the table
The necessary skills that we require for this role include :
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectivelyExperience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams, with a focus on achieving shared goalsExpertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering on time and within scopeExceptional attention to detail, ensuring high standards of quality in all outputsAbility to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities, maintaining effectiveness in dynamic situationsExperience in operations within online betting, iGaming, or other regulated digital businessesStrong business analysis capabilities including process mapping, requirement gathering, and identifying root causesProven analytical and problem-solving skills with a process-driven mindset and continuous improvement experienceExperience in project coordination and managing multiple initiatives across cross-functional teams, with a track record of delivering on time and within scopeAbility to manage stakeholder relationships, drive alignment, and collaborate effectively across compliance-heavy environmentsProficiency in data analysis, visualization, and reporting using tools such as Excel, Power BI, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Project, PowerPoint), Jira, Confluence, and other project and data platforms to support analysis and delivery.Understanding of testing and QA processes including UAT and post-implementation validationKnowledge of regulatory frameworks and operational compliance standards, including AML, KYC, Fraud, and Responsible GamblingAbility to manage vendor relationships and understand technical tool capabilitiesAdaptability to support country-specific needs and ensure successful localized implementationFamiliarity with IT systems and processes for storing, sharing, and retrieving organizational informationExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectivelyHigh attention to detail, accountability, and resilience in fast-paced, high-volume environmentsDemonstrated ability to deliver high-quality outputs and maintain effectiveness in dynamic situationsCustomer-first mindset with a strong focus on enhancing the player journeyDesirable skills you’ve got up your sleeve
It would be great if you also have some of the following skills :
In-depth knowledge of sports betting markets, including odds calculation, betting types and market trendsPrevious experience in the online gaming or casino industry, with a strong understanding of player behaviour and industry regulationsFamiliarity with gambling regulations and compliance requirements in various jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to legal standardsICT jobs