- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Cape Town
Market Research & Trend Analysis:
Conduct primary and secondary research on various topics related to our industry, including market trends, competitive landscape, and customer insights, industry developments, and macroeconomic factors.
Identify emerging trends and disruptions in the industry
Develop methods to continuously monitor and track industry trends, competitor activities, and market opportunities.
Data gathering and processing
Gather and process data from various sources, unpack market and industry changes into meaningful intelligence
Have knowledge of how external factors impact business operations with the ability to forecast future business performance based on external environmental factors
Utilize publicly available information, corporate licenses relevant data and insights.
Strategy development and planning support
Analyse complex data sets to identify patterns, trends, and correlations to create scenarios for long term planning
Interpret data to contextualise planning parameters and inform strategy development across the value chain
Presentations and Reports
Develop professionally formatted and grammatically correct reports, dashboards and presentations, including executive summaries, research findings, and recommendations.
Clearly communicate findings, implication for the business and market, recommendations, and potential risks.
Assist in the publication of articles and thought leadership pieces
EBM support/Input
Provide support in compiling the meeting input/presentation for strategic activities meeting within the EBM process
Competitive Intelligence
Develop analytical tools and methods to monitor and analyze competitors' activities, strategies, strengths, weaknesses, and market positioning.
Customer Intelligence
Monitor changes in customer behaviors, preferences, needs and expectations – identifying emerging trends and support in the development of implications for the industry and the organisation
Compliance
Adhere to compliance standard as it relates to handlings of sensitive and confidential data.
Risk Assessment
Work collaboratively with teams to Identify and evaluate potential emerging risks and challenges that may impact the organization's strategic goals.
Continuous Improvement
Stay abreast of the latest market research methodologies, business intelligence tools, and industry best practices.
Continuously improve analytical techniques and data gathering processes.
Collaboration and Communication:
Work collaboratively with various departments and stakeholders to gather insights and disseminate intelligence in the organisation
Professional Qualification and Certifications: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field i.e. Engineering, business administration, marketing, finance, data science or a related discipline. A master’s degree would be advantageous.
Work Experience: 3 or more years’ experience, preferably in the petro-chemical industry. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in management consulting or data analytics.
Knowledge and skills:
Analytical and critical thinking with the ability to process and interpret complex data.
Possesses comprehensive knowledge of the petro-chemical industry, with the capability to analyze global and local trends and assess their implications for the company.
Familiarity with business intelligence concepts, tools and methodologies.
Awareness of market trends, competitor performance, and industry regulations and policies
Proficient knowledge of data sourcing, integration, and data management from internal and external sources.
Understanding of the refining value chain, operational metrics and performance indicators.
Ability to analyse complex data sets and identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
Critical thinking to evaluate the relevance and accuracy of data for decision-making.
Capability to use data to influence business planning and operations.
Excellent communication skills to convey insights and recommendations clearly.
Collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Initiative and independence in identifying, sourcing, and leveraging data.
Application deadline:
01 August 2025 Jetzt bewerben