Industry Analyst (Just Energy Transition Programme)

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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.