Industry Analyst (Just Energy Transition Programme)
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Contractor
JHB000836
Engineering and Technical
Gauteng, JHB - Northern Suburbs
Gijima Staffing Solutions is recruiting for an exceptional Industry Analyst to join a high-impact programme office supporting South Africa's Just Energy Transition initiatives.
This exciting opportunity is suited to a commercially minded and analytically strong professional who is passionate about industrial development, economic transformation, green energy, and sustainable growth. The successful candidate will play a key role in researching, analysing and shaping strategic interventions across emerging industries linked to Green Hydrogen (GH2) and New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), contributing to programmes that support long-term economic development and industrialisation in South Africa.
This exciting opportunity is suited to a commercially minded and analytically strong professional who is passionate about industrial development, economic transformation, green energy, and sustainable growth. The successful candidate will play a key role in researching, analysing and shaping strategic interventions across emerging industries linked to Green Hydrogen (GH2) and New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), contributing to programmes that support long-term economic development and industrialisation in South Africa.
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 growth and economic impact.
- Performing technical analysis of industrial, energy and related commodities.
- Developing commodity price forecasts and economic outlook assessments.
- Participating in the design and development of innovative funding and support mechanisms.
- Building and utilising statistical and analytical models to support policy, strategy and investment decisions.
- Conducting techno-economic assessments, project evaluations and cost-benefit analyses.
- Sharing industry insights with internal and external stakeholders while contributing to knowledge-sharing initiatives.
For more information please contact:
Karika Potgieter
