Product Portfolio Analyst (Vehicles)

SUMMARY:
Product Portfolio Analyst (Vehicles)

POSITION INFO:

Portfolio Analyst

An automotive OEM is looking for a suitably qualified & experienced candidate to fill the Portfolio Analyst position in the Product Portfolio Strategy Department - Corporate Strategy (Kariega)

Brief Role Description

• The Portfolio Analyst is responsible for driving, obtaining and updating market information, trend analysis, industry requirements, customer and future-oriented requirements of the product range, cross divisional project inputs and industry and regional requirements to assist decision-making of relevant products for the region in a timely manner.

Key Duties

• Plan, lead, organise and control a cross-divisional team for successful project evaluations and sign-offs
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor internal resources to ensure the flawless execution of assigned projects.
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring feasibility.
• Conduct project feasibility studies for local manufacture with a view to longer-term full-scale production.
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress on assigned projects.
• Develop project timing and adherence during the project phase.
• Ascertain resource and capacity requirements from all divisions.
• Use appropriate techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• Report and escalate progress of projects to management as and when needed.
• Perform risk management processes to minimize project risks.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation for top management decisions
• Consistently update management on project developments / deliverables.

Qualification & Experience requirements

• A 3-year tertiary qualification in Marketing, Finance or Engineering discipline
• Minimum 3 years leadership experience
• Formal training in Project Management
• Successful completion of the LDQ
• Desktop and practical research experience
• Team / task leadership experience
• Scenario planning or evaluation
• Proven track record of Project Management
• Business case preparation and analysis
• Strong Analytical skills
• Strong presentation preparation (MS Office) with the ability to produce well-structured presentations
• Display excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills with respect to project reporting, problem escalation and resolution
• Initiative and engagement

Note: Applications must be submitted to by no later than 29th January 2026