Senior Analyst (South Africa, Nigeria)

Africon Gmbh; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Johannesburg seeks professionals with 3-5 years of experience in project management, sales, or business development. Responsibilities include collaborating on various projects across sub-Saharan Africa, engaging with stakeholders, and analyzing data. Candidates should possess excellent analytical skills and be fluent in English. Optional perks include health insurance, remote work flexibility, and professional development stipends.

Benefits

Health insurance

Remote work flexibility

Home office or co-working allowance

Annual vacation days and national holidays

Paid parental and casual leave

Continuous professional development stipend

Bonuses

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years work experience in project management, sales, business development, strategy consulting, or market research.
• Fluent in English, other languages are a plus.
• Strong work ethics and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with consultants on various projects.
• Conduct discussions with key decision makers to develop strategic links.
• Analyse data into actionable reports.
• Engage actively with clients and participate in workshops.
• Manage internal knowledge repository and prepare reports.
• Develop networks and manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Networking skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Excel

Knowledge of PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, sales, marketing or sciences

Job description

We are looking for smart, enthusiastic, self-driven and proficient professionals in South Africa and Nigeria to join us in implementing some of our projects across sub-Saharan Africa.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with consultants on projects of different complexities involving in-depth local research, market assessment, strategy mapping, sales and partnership development
• Conduct discussions with key decision makers in various industries to obtain expert perspectives, and to develop strategic links for clients
• Analyse data into actionable reports and collaborate with team members to prepare presentation documents
• Play an active role in client engagement including participation in strategic workshop sessions and implementation of business development objectives in Africa
• Manage internal knowledge repository on own country and prepare update reports on ongoing macroeconomic and industrial developments with implications for our clients
• Develop relevant networks and manage stakeholder relationships at different levels such as with potential partners, clients, private and government associations, etc within your region

Profile

• Bachelors degree preferably in business, sales and marketing or sciences.
• 3 - 5 years work experience in any of these roles: project management, sales, business development, strategy consulting, market research.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong networking skills and good understanding of developing or managing key contacts.
• Able to communicate complex ideas effectively verbally, in presentations and in writing. Fluent in English language. Other languages are a plus.
• Able to effectively engage with primary and secondary stakeholders including project teams, clients, management team etc.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong work ethics and professional attitude

What we offer

• Salary
• Health insurance
• Remote work flexibility
• Home office or co-working allowance
• Annual vacation days and national holidays
• Paid parental and casual leave
• Continuous professional development stipend
• Bonuses