Market Research and Commercial Analyst

Recruiter:

Lotus Recruitment

Job Ref:

CPT000300/MdW

Date posted:

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client, an international specialist manufacturer in the petrochemical bi-product manufacturing industry, seeks to employ a Commercial Market and Business Analyst to join this progressive and expanding professional team.
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This role is ideally suited to a highly analytical and commercially minded individual who is keen to develop within a fast-paced trading and supply chain environment, with exposure to pricing, market analysis, and business strategy.

POSITION INFO:
KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION:

You will have a tertiary qualification in Mathematics, Economics, Business, or a related discipline, coupled with strong quantitative and analytical skills.
You will have advanced MS Excel skills, AI tools with programming skills considered essential.
You will demonstrate a strong interest in energy markets, commodity trading, or the construction sector, with an understanding of market trends, pricing dynamics, and commercial drivers.
You will have proven ability to monitor market trends, conduct research, and produce detailed performance and pricing analysis, as well as support forecasting and supply chain planning.
You must be confident in communicating insights, presenting findings, and collaborating across teams to support business growth and strategic decision-making.
You must have a valid driver’s licence, own car and a clear criminal and credit record.

Please note that should you not be currently resident in the region and area advertised but still wish to apply, the cost of travel for interviews and relocation will be for your expense.

Due to the exceptionally high volume of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted.
Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.

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