Strategic Portfolio Analyst: Market Trends & Feasibility

Profile Personnel; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is seeking a highly analytical Portfolio Analyst to join its Corporate Strategy Division in South Africa. The role focuses on analysing market trends, evaluating product opportunities, conducting feasibility studies, and leading cross-functional projects that guide strategic decisions and future product planning.

Responsibilities include market research, project leadership, and delivering business cases with clear stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• 3-year tertiary qualification in Marketing, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years' leadership or team leadership experience.
• Formal Project Management training.
• Proven experience managing projects from planning through to successful delivery.
• Experience conducting research, feasibility studies, and business case analysis.
• Strong analytical, presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive market research, trend analysis, and industry evaluations to support strategic product decisions.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver projects, evaluations, and approvals within agreed timelines.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Conduct feasibility studies to support local manufacturing initiatives and future production opportunities.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Prepare business cases, project reports, presentations, and management updates while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

3-year tertiary qualification in Marketing, Finance, Engineering

Job description

Profile Personnel is seeking a highly analytical Portfolio Analyst to join its Corporate Strategy Division in South Africa. The role focuses on analysing market trends, evaluating product opportunities, conducting feasibility studies, and leading cross-functional projects that guide strategic decisions and future product planning.

Responsibilities include market research, project leadership, and delivering business cases with clear stakeholder communication.