Portfolio Analyst

SUMMARY:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Portfolio Analyst within the Product Portfolio Strategy Department – Corporate Strategy (Kariega) for our client in the automotive industry.

POSITION INFO:
The Portfolio Analyst is responsible for gathering, analysing, and updating market intelligence, industry trends, customer requirements, and future product needs. This role provides critical cross-divisional project insights and supports strategic decision-making for the regional product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Coordination

• Plan, lead, organise, and coordinate cross-divisional teams to ensure successful project evaluations and approvals.
• Prepare, schedule, and manage internal resources to ensure flawless project execution.
• Develop detailed project scopes and objectives, ensuring stakeholder alignment and feasibility.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project plans, including schedules, milestones, and progress tracking.
• Ensure project timing, resource requirements, and capacity needs are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Execution & Control

• Conduct feasibility studies for local manufacturing with a focus on long-term production potential.
• Manage changes to project scope, timelines, and budgets using appropriate methods and tools.
• Monitor and measure project performance using approved systems and reporting frameworks.
• Escalates risks, delays, or concerns promptly to management.
• Perform risk management activities to minimize project exposure.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Prepare, maintain, and present comprehensive project documentation to support executive decision-making.
• Provide consistent updates to management on project status, deliverables, and developments.

Qualifications

• A 3-year tertiary qualification in Marketing, Finance, or Engineering.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ leadership experience.

Essential Competencies & Skills

• Formal Project Management training.
• Successful completion of the Leadership Development Qualification (LDQ).
• Strong desktop and practical research capability.
• Proven experience in team or task leadership.
• Scenario planning and evaluation experience.
• Demonstrated track record of effective Project Management.
• Experience preparing and analysing business cases.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, including project reporting, escalation, and problem resolution.
• Highly proficient in MS Office with the ability to prepare structured, professional presentations.
• High levels of initiative, ownership, and stakeholder engagement.