Remote Renewable Energy Analyst: Finance & Modeling

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Renewable Energy Analyst to support its strategic team in a fully remote capacity, with projects centered around Randburg and broader South Africa. You will build and refine financial models, perform market research, and deliver data-driven insights to guide investment decisions and project development.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of three years in energy market analysis or project finance, strong Excel/Python/R skills, and a deep understanding of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related analytical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in energy market analysis, project finance, or related roles.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and statistical software (e.g., Excel, Python, R).
• Excellent understanding of renewable energy technologies and project economics.
• Superior analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analysis on renewable energy technologies, policies, and trends.
• Develop and maintain financial models to assess the economic feasibility of renewable energy projects.
• Analyze project performance data to identify optimization opportunities.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project development teams to provide analytical support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and incentive programs impacting the renewable energy sector.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Python

R

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Python

R

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Renewable Energy Analyst to support its strategic team in a fully remote capacity, with projects centered around Randburg and broader South Africa. You will build and refine financial models, perform market research, and deliver data-driven insights to guide investment decisions and project development.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of three years in energy market analysis or project finance, strong Excel/Python/R skills, and a deep understanding of