Energy Market Analyst - Hybrid Role with Impact and Growth

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual bonuses

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work flexibility

Role with strategic influence in Sowet

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Energy Analyst to join a strategic insights team in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on collecting, analyzing, and forecasting energy market dynamics to inform strategic decisions.

You will handle data on supply, demand, pricing, and policy, working with cross-functional teams in a hybrid setup. The ideal candidate has a quantitative background, 3+ years in energy/financial analysis, and strong Excel/SQL/Python/R skills, with excellent reporting and presentation abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics or related quantitative field.
• Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years of energy market/financial analysis experience.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with large datasets.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Python/R).
• Excellent research, reporting and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of energy markets (electricity, gas, renewables) and policy frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail, good team communications.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data on energy markets (supply, demand, pricing, regulation).
• Develop and maintain energy market models to forecast trends and prices.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefings on market intelligence and insights.
• Monitor KPIs and provide insights into performance.
• Research emerging energy technologies and policies and their market impact.
• Collaborate with trading, operations, and strategy teams for data-driven recommendations.
• Support development of business cases and strategic planning.
• Identify risks and opportunities in the energy market landscape.
• Maintain databases and information systems for energy market data.
• Stay informed on global and regional energy market trends and geopolitics.

Skills

Data analysis

Quantitative skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Energy Analyst to join a strategic insights team in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on collecting, analyzing, and forecasting energy market dynamics to inform strategic decisions.

You will handle data on supply, demand, pricing, and policy, working with cross-functional teams in a hybrid setup. The ideal candidate has a quantitative background, 3+ years in energy/financial analysis, and strong Excel/SQL/Python/R skills, with excellent reporting and presentation abilities.