Pricing Business Analyst (Fixed Term Contract - 24 months)

Recruitment Portal; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

PetroSA is seeking a Pricing Business Analyst for a fixed-term contract in Cape Town/Johannesburg. The role focuses on pricing, profitability analysis, and pricing governance within SAP environments.

Key duties include market research, pricing model development, and liaison with industry regulators. This is an office-based position demanding experience in oil pricing and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics or Engineering.
• 5–7 years’ pricing or accounting experience in oil pricing.
• Proficiency in SAP Sales & Distribution (SAP SD) module.

Responsibilities

• Identify markets to drive revenue and optimise margins through pricing and discount strategies.
• Conduct market research on product pricing and discount matrices to inform business decisions.
• Perform profitability analyses on business cases to minimise risk and maximise margins.
• Administer the Basic Fuel Price (BFP) pricing mechanism and develop models for price calculations.
• Maintain SAP master data for pricing of traded products and ensure alignment with contracts and billing.

Skills

Pricing analysis

Market research

Financial analysis

Education

Graduate degree in Accounting/Economics/Engineering

Tools

SAP SD module

Job description

Pricing Business Analyst (Fixed Term Contract - 24 months)

PetroSA

Location Cape Town/Johannesburg

Employment Type Fixed Term Contract

Experience Level Entry Level

Category Marketing

Job Type All Candidates

Work Location Office-based

Application Deadline Oct 03, 2026

Job Purpose

Job Description

• Identify markets that willdeliver revenue at minimal cost through value chain and discount optimisation toensure margins are maximised.
• Perform market research, focusing on productpricing and discount matrix, to ensure the business is informed on possiblerevenue/cost impact.
• Performprofitability analysis on business cases as presented by the business whethercurrent or new business to ensure a business portfolio that minimises risks andmaximises margins.
• Administer the Basic Fuel Price (BFP) pricingmechanism and develop models for routine price calculations.
• Maintain and update SAP master data with the correct and current elements of pricing for all traded products to ensure pricing is aligned to contracts, billing is accurate and price variances are kept at a minimum level.
• Coordinate all administration related to pricing issues on SAP to ensure that an auditable record of changes is maintained.
• Develop, maintain andback-test price forecasting models that provide price inputs for the monthlyrefinery production, annual business planning and capital project valuations toensure the validity of modelling techniques used and assumptions
• Preparereports on price trends and economic activity to ensure that management isaware of this information and takes it into consideration when making businessdecisions
• Represent PetroSA at external engagements such as at the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) and any other industry/regulatory forums.
• Contain expenditurewithin the budget guidelines to ensure that funds are optimally utilised inservice delivery.
• Assist and provide guidance to customers relating to pricingto ensure quality customer service.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7)/Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Economics or Engineering
• 5 – 7 years’relevant accounting/pricing experience; preferably within an Oil product pricingenvironment
• Proficiency in Sales & Distribution (S/D) SAPModule is a prerequisite

PetroSA is committed to Equality, Employment Equity, and Diversity regarding employment opportunities. In accordance with our Employment Equity Plan, preference may be given but not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. PetroSA reserves the right not to make an appointment to posts as advertised. PetroSA encourages candidates living with disabilities to apply for positions.