Energy Market Analyst

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Bonus incentives

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Diverse projects

Collaborative culture

Coastal lifestyle

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Energy Market Analyst for our Richards Bay client. The role focuses on analyzing energy markets, forecasting trends, and delivering strategic insights to clients. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of energy market experience, with strong skills in Excel, Python or R, and energy policy knowledge. Office-based role in a vibrant coastal city with opportunities to impact investment decisions in renewables, generation, and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Statistics or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 4 years of energy market analysis or related analytical role.
• Strong understanding of electricity, gas, and energy commodities.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Python or R) and modeling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze energy markets globally and locally.
• Develop and maintain market models to forecast prices and generation mixes.
• Research policy shifts and technology trends and their market impacts.
• Prepare market reports, presentations, and client briefings.
• Identify drivers, risks and opportunities in the energy value chain.
• Collaborate with engineering and business development teams.
• Track performance of renewable and conventional power assets.
• Gather data from industry sources and government publications.
• Present findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Energy market analysis

Data analysis

Modeling techniques

Quantitative reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Statistics or related field

Tools

Excel

Python

R

Energy modeling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent energy consultancy firm, is seeking a highly analytical and data-driven Energy Market Analyst to join their team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal . This role is critical for understanding and forecasting trends within the energy sector, with a particular focus on the South African market, including renewables, conventional power, and related infrastructure. You will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting market data to provide strategic insights and recommendations to clients. This is an office-based position, offering the chance to work within a vibrant coastal city and collaborate closely with a team of experts. If you possess a sharp analytical mind and a passion for the evolving energy landscape, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to significant strategic decisions in a key industrial hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze global, regional, and local energy markets, including supply, demand, pricing, and regulatory developments.
• Develop and maintain detailed market models to forecast future energy prices, generation mixes, and investment trends.
• Conduct research on emerging energy technologies, policy shifts, and their potential market impacts.
• Prepare comprehensive market reports, presentations, and briefings for internal teams and external clients.
• Identify key market drivers, risks, and opportunities for various stakeholders in the energy value chain.
• Collaborate with engineering and business development teams to support strategic planning and project evaluation.
• Track and analyze the performance of renewable energy projects and conventional power assets.
• Gather and synthesize data from diverse sources, including industry publications, government reports, and databases.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Statistics, or a related quantitative field; Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in energy market analysis, economic consulting, or a related analytical role.
• Strong understanding of energy markets, including electricity, natural gas, and potentially commodities like coal and oil.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Excel, Python, R) and modeling techniques.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an office-based environment.
• Familiarity with South African energy policies, regulations, and market structures is highly desirable.
• Experience with energy system modeling software is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Performance-based bonus incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance plan.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and further education.
• Exposure to diverse projects within the energy sector.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Proximity to coastal amenities in Richards Bay .