PORTFOLIO ANALYST – PORT ELIZABETH – EASTERN CAPE

Tych Business Solutions; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Tych Business Solutions is seeking a Portfolio Analyst to drive market information, trend analysis and product requirements across regions to aid timely decision-making for the portfolio.

The role emphasizes cross-divisional input, and responsibilities include leading teams, defining scope, managing plans and budgets, and preparing management updates. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-year tertiary qualification in Marketing, Finance or Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years leadership experience.
• Formal training in Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects, evaluations, and sign-offs.
• Define project scope, objectives, feasibility, and resource requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop, manage, and monitor project plans, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Conduct feasibility studies to support local manufacturing and future production opportunities.
• Manage project performance, risks, and changes in scope, schedule, and costs.
• Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships across all divisions.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, and regular updates on progress, risks and deliverables.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

3-year tertiary qualification in Marketing/Finance/Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a Portfolio Analyst who will be responsible for driving, obtaining and updating market information, trend analysis, industry requirements, customer and future-oriented requirements of the product range, cross divisional project inputs and industry and regional requirements to assist decision-making of relevant products for the region in a timely manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to successfully deliver projects, evaluations, and sign-offs.
• Define project scope, objectives, feasibility, and resource requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop, manage, and monitor project plans, timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Conduct feasibility studies to support local manufacturing and future production opportunities.
• Manage project performance, risks, and changes in scope, schedule, and costs.
• Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships across all divisions.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, and regular management updates on progress, risks, and key deliverables.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

• A 3-year tertiary qualification in Marketing, Finance or Engineering discipline

Work Experience:

• Minimum 3 years leadership experience

Technical & Behavioral Competencies:

• Formal training in Project Management
• Successful completion of the LDQ
• Desktop and practical research experience
• Team / task leadership experience
• Scenario planning or evaluation
• Proven track record of Project Management
• Business case preparation and analysis
• Strong Analytical skills
• Strong presentation preparation (MS Office) with the ability to produce well-structured presentations
• Display excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills with respect to project reporting, problem escalation and resolution
• Initiative and engagement