Industry Analyst (Just Energy Transition Programme

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Commerce, Engineering, Finance, Development Studies or a related field.
• A Master's Degree (MBA, Economics, Commerce, Engineering or similar) will be advantageous.

Experience

• 3 to 8 years' experience in industry, sector, value-chain or economic research and analysis.
• Experience gained within a leading consulting firm, research organisation, development finance institution, think tank, green economy organisation or similar environment will be highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience conducting first-principles research and strategic industry analysis.
• Experience sourcing, compiling and analysing quantitative and statistical information.
• Exposure to coordinating or contributing to economic research projects.
• Experience developing financial models and undertaking technical and quantitative analysis.

Knowledge and Expertise The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong understanding of economic policy, macroeconomic trends and development economics.
• Knowledge of South Africa's industrial and socio-economic environment.
• Insight into industrial development, regional development and transformation initiatives.
• Understanding of the Just Energy Transition landscape and associated opportunities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Exceptional report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving capabilities.

Personal Attributes We're looking for a professional who demonstrates:

• Strategic thinking and commercial awareness.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Initiative and drive.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Resilience and adaptability under pressure.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management abilities.
• The ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting in-depth research and analysis of industries, value chains and sub-sectors within Green Hydrogen, New Energy Vehicles and related sectors.
• Assessing industry performance, market dynamics, future trends, opportunities, risks and development potential.
• Producing strategic reports, presentations, publications and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Contributing to industry and sector development strategies.
• Supporting macro-economic, industry and sector forecasting activities.
• Analysing supply and demand conditions across key industrial and commodity markets.
• Identifying investment and development opportunities that support industrial growt

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