Business Intelligence Analyst

Astron Energy South Africa (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of petroleum products in South Africa is seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst in Cape Town. The role focuses on analyzing data to support strategic and operational decision-making, with significant responsibilities in market research, data reporting, and trend analysis. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree and have at least three years of experience, preferably in the petrochemical industry. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a prominent company dedicated to sustainability and community development.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years’ experience, preferably in the petro-chemical industry.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in management consulting or data analytics.
• Familiarity with business intelligence concepts and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyse, and visualize data to provide actionable insights.
• Conduct market research on industry trends, competitors, and customer insights.
• Develop reports and presentations for strategic planning and decision making.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Data integration

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s degree (advantageous)

Job description

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Business Intelligence Analyst

Apply locations Cape Town time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: July 26, 2025 (1 day left to apply) job requisition id JR001628 The purpose of the Business Intelligence Analyst role is to support the Strategy and Sustainability Department by collecting, analysing, and visualizing data to provide actionable insights that drive informed decision making and influence business planning and operations processes. The role focuses on assisting with data preparation, generating reports, monitoring key performance metrics, and contributing to market research and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company’s goals and objectives.

Market Research & Trend Analysis:

• Conduct primary and secondary research on various topics related to our industry, including market trends, competitive landscape, and customer insights, industry developments, and macroeconomic factors.

• Identify emerging trends and disruptions in the industry

• Develop methods to continuously monitor and track industry trends, competitor activities, and market opportunities.

Data gathering and processing

• Gather and process data from various sources, unpack market and industry changes into meaningful intelligence

• Have knowledge of how external factors impact business operations with the ability to forecast future business performance based on external environmental factors

• Utilize publicly available information, corporate licenses relevant data and insights.

Strategy development and planning support

• Analyse complex data sets to identify patterns, trends, and correlations to create scenarios for long term planning

• Interpret data to contextualise planning parameters and inform strategy development across the value chain

Presentations and Reports

• Develop professionally formatted and grammatically correct reports, dashboards and presentations, including executive summaries, research findings, and recommendations.

• Clearly communicate findings, implication for the business and market, recommendations, and potential risks.

• Assist in the publication of articles and thought leadership pieces

EBM support/Input

• Provide support in compiling the meeting input/presentation for strategic activities meeting within the EBM process

Competitive Intelligence

• Develop analytical tools and methods to monitor and analyze competitors' activities, strategies, strengths, weaknesses, and market positioning.

Customer Intelligence

• Monitor changes in customer behaviors, preferences, needs and expectations – identifying emerging trends and support in the development of implications for the industry and the organisation

Compliance

• Adhere to compliance standard as it relates to handlings of sensitive and confidential data.

Risk Assessment

• Work collaboratively with teams to Identify and evaluate potential emerging risks and challenges that may impact the organization's strategic goals.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay abreast of the latest market research methodologies, business intelligence tools, and industry best practices.

• Continuously improve analytical techniques and data gathering processes.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work collaboratively with various departments and stakeholders to gather insights and disseminate intelligence in the organisation

Professional Qualification and Certifications: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field i.e. Engineering, business administration, marketing, finance, data science or a related discipline. A master’s degree would be advantageous.

Work Experience: 3 or more years’ experience, preferably in the petro-chemical industry. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in management consulting or data analytics.

Knowledge and skills:

• Analytical and critical thinking with the ability to process and interpret complex data.

• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of the petro-chemical industry, with the capability to analyze global and local trends and assess their implications for the company.

• Familiarity with business intelligence concepts, tools and methodologies.

• Awareness of market trends, competitor performance, and industry regulations and policies

• Proficient knowledge of data sourcing, integration, and data management from internal and external sources.

• Understanding of the refining value chain, operational metrics and performance indicators.

• Ability to analyse complex data sets and identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.

• Critical thinking to evaluate the relevance and accuracy of data for decision-making.

• Capability to use data to influence business planning and operations.

• Excellent communication skills to convey insights and recommendations clearly.

• Collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Initiative and independence in identifying, sourcing, and leveraging data.

Application deadline:

25 July 2025

About Us

Astron Energy is a leading supplier of petroleum products in South Africa, with a vast network of Caltex-branded service stations that make us one of the country’s top two petroleum brands. We are strongly committed to being a responsible corporate citizen, promoting education, health and economic development in an effort to build stronger communities and drive sustainable economic growth.

We own and operate the country’s third-largest crude oil refinery in Cape Town, which has a capacity of 100,000 barrels a day, and a lubricants manufacturing plant in Durban.