Sasolburg: Business Analyst posted by Phakisa Holdings
Posted on 2025-08-01 00:00:00
| Employer | Phakisa Holdings |
|---|---|
| Category | Chemical Engineering |
| Location | Free State / Sasolburg |
Job Summary
Job Title: Business Analyst
Reporting to: Client Liaison Officer Seniority Level: Mid-Career (4 – 6 yrs exp) Regions: FreeState Type: Temporary
Purpose of the Role
To support the Refinery in maximizing profitability through structured optimization within established governance models and processes. The role involves cross-functional collaboration within the Business Unit (BU) to align Shareholder requirements with available resources—considering supply agreements, capacity, availability, efficiency, and service levels—to sustainably optimize refinery performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update the Economic Model with daily pricing and market indicators.
- Assist in developing and managing the Plan vs Actual tracking, monitoring, and reporting dashboard.
- Support the restoration and upkeep of Blending Performance Dashboards.
- Assist with the restoration of Unit Performance Dashboards.
- Prepare documentation and insights for Weekly Assurance Meetings.
- Compile and submit content for Monthly Planners Meetings.
- Handle the preparation and submission of all Refinery reports.
- Provide weekly status updates for SVP-level communication.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical or Industrial Engineering)
- Experience: Minimum 3 to 4 years of relevant experience in a production, operations, business analysis, or process optimization environment.
- Prior exposure to refining operations or petrochemical industry is highly advantageous.
- Experience in data analysis, economic modelling, and dashboards is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience working in cross-functional teams.
- Certifications / Professional Memberships: Not mandatory, but beneficial:
- Certification in Business Analysis, Data Analytics, or Process Engineering (e.g. CBAP, Lean Six Sigma)
- Membership with recognized engineering or business analytics bodies (e.g. ECSA, IIBA)
Key Competencies and Skills
- Solid understanding of the refining value chain.
- Knowledge of process unit operations, including their constraints and flexibilities.
- Understanding of product blending principles.
- High level of computer literacy, especially in tools related to data analysis and optimization (e.g. Excel, Power BI, LP Models).
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
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