Pmo Analyst

The South African Breweries; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in South Africa seeks an experienced professional to provide analytical and operational support for strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will track project execution, analyze data to derive insights, and prepare comprehensive reports for leadership. The ideal applicant holds a bachelor's degree and has 3–5 years of relevant experience in FMCG or consulting environments. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project management tools is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in FMCG, consulting, or project support roles.
• Experience with project management and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support tracking and reporting of strategic projects.
• Maintain and optimize project dashboards.
• Analyze project and performance data to identify trends.
• Prepare reports and executive presentations for leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Problem-solving mindset

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

The Key Purpose of this role is to provide analytical and operational support for the execution of strategic initiatives across the Africa Zone, enabling data-driven decision-making, effective governance, and accurate project tracking to ensure timely delivery of business priorities.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the tracking, monitoring, and reporting of CEO-led strategic project execution.
• Maintain, update, and optimize project dashboards and reporting tools to ensure data accuracy and visibility of progress.
• Assist in coordinating cross-functional collaboration to ensure smooth communication and alignment across teams and functions.
• Analyze project and performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of PMO systems, tools, and governance processes.
• Manage and update project tracking tools to reflect progress, milestones, and deliverables accurately.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and executive presentations for leadership reviews.
• Collect and analyze operational and financial data from operating units and functions to support decision-making.
• Support project governance routines, including the preparation of meeting materials, logistics, and documentation.
• Document key project outcomes, risks, and lessons learned for continuous organizational learning.

Key Attributes & Competencies

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent organizational, reporting, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and disciplined execution.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in project management tools and reporting systems.
• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement capability.
• Adaptability, agility, and learning orientation.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Economics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in FMCG, consulting, or project support roles.
• Experience with project management and reporting tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

Additional Information

• Band : VII SAB / AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB / AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements.
• The advert has minimum requirements listed.

Management reserves the right to use additional / relevant information as criteria for short-listing.