Analyst Data Enablement

Sasol; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Finance Controlling professional to support FP&A, Capital Portfolio Management, IVC and Business Building. You will translate business needs into scalable Power BI reporting, analytics and automation solutions that improve decision support across SA Finance Controlling.

The role requires strong Power BI capability and exposure to AI-enabled tools; collaborate with finance stakeholders to enhance data quality, self-service analytics and reporting efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for Finance Controlling roles.
• 6 years of relevant experience in finance or BI reporting.
• Strong Power BI capabilities and data analytics experience.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly capital reporting and active capital management.
• Prepare capital performance insights and forecast updates for business leaders.
• Develop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards.
• Apply AI and automation tools to streamline recurring reporting.
• Support users with data issues and enable self-service analytics.
• Standardise and improve reporting processes across FP&A and related functions.
• Engage stakeholders to understand reporting pain points and deliver data solutions.
• Pursue personal development goals.

Skills

Power BI

Data analytics

Business intelligence

Reporting

Analytical skill

Data collection and analysis

Education

University Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Copilot

Job description

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Job Requisition ID

13109

Closing Date

18 September 2026

OME

FIN: Finance Southern Africa

Location

Sandton, Gauteng

Purpose of Job

Report into the Finance Controlling team and support the three portfolios - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Capital Portfolio Management, Integrated Financial Reporting and Business Building functions.

The role requires strong Power BI capability, with exposure to AI-enabled tools, to translate business requirements into scalable reporting, analytics and automation solutions that improve decision support and process efficiency across SA Finance Controlling.

Key Accountabilities

• Support monthly capital reporting and active capital management, including rolling capital plan cycles;
• Support stakeholder engagement by preparing capital performance insights and forecast updates for business leaders;
• Develop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards by preparing data, updating models, and ensuring reports are accurate and fit for use by Financial Controlling teams and other relevant stakeholders;
• Apply AI and automation tools, including Copilot where appropriate, to streamline recurring reporting activities and reduce manual effort;
• Support business users with data and reporting needs by troubleshooting issues, improving data quality, and enabling self-service analytics;
• Identify opportunities to standardise, automate and improve reporting processes across FP&A, Capital Portfolio Management, Business Building and IVC;
• Build trusted working relationships with Finance and business stakeholders to understand reporting pain points and enable practical data solutions;
• Seek prospects for personal growth - implement and track a personal development plan to attain personal performance goals.

Formal Education

• University Bachelor's Degree

Working Experience

• 6 years relevant experience
• PowerBI experience, data analytics experience, business intelligence, business performance reporting.

Required Personal And Professional Skills

BC_Collaborates

TC_Action Planning

BC_Resourcefulness

TC_Analytical skill

TC_Reporting

TC_Analyse Alternatives and Recommend Solutions

BC_Self-development

TC_Data Collection and Analysis

BC_Action Oriented

BC_Ensures Accountability

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.