Assistant Portfolio Analyst

Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill the Assistant Portfolio Analyst position in the Corporate Strategy Division based in Kariega / Uitenhage Brief Role Description The Assistant Portfolio Analyst is responsible for tracking and analyzing market trends, industry requirements, customer and future-oriented requirements of the product range, drafting and maintaining competitor cycle plans and providing support for cross-divisional projects inputs to assist decision-making of relevant products for the region in a timely manner. Possible Tasks within this Role Identify and understand product white spots by analyzing market potential to provide product recommendations for region Africa. Analyzing global market and product trends and compiling assessable reports. Support the portfolio analyst by creating and maintaining competitor cycle-plans through desktop research and analysis to support the company’s cycle plan development. Review and track open tasks and deadlines from cross divisional meetings. Prepare premise documents for product strategy cross-divisional evaluations. Support in preparing project documents for company decision forums (i.e VAP, milestones and board presentations). Compiling cross divisional feedback on impacts of decisions from the cross- divisional meetings, to support mitigating risks. Running of cross-functional, working level teams to obtain divisional inputs when required. Supporting the portfolio analyst in convening project team meetings. Drafting of meeting agendas and minutes and distributing to the broader team. Supporting the portfolio analyst with the required deliverables to achieve the company’s strategic goals. Qualification requirements 3-year tertiary qualification (Marketing, Finance or Engineering discipline) Experience 2 years project management experience Requirements Desktop and practical research experience Experience in preparing documents for decisions Experience in working with cross divisional teams An understanding of cars and their manufacturing processes is beneficial Knowledge and an understanding of the automotive industry Practical on the job project management experience The ability to analyse complex problems and making proposals for their resolution Fluency in English The ability to prepare professional, comprehensive presentations for decision making at Board level Advanced Microsoft office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Work with minimal supervision Ability to work under pressure Ability to plan and organize Good interpersonal skills (negotiation and communication) Teamwork Marketing experience beneficial

Location: Uitenhage, ZA

Posted Date: 9/12/2025