About this role
Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidate to fill the Portfolio Analyst position in the Product Portfolio Strategy Department - Corporate Strategy (Kariega)
Brief Role Description
The Portfolio Analyst is responsible for driving, obtaining and updating market information, trend analysis, industry requirements, customer and future-oriented requirements of the product range, cross divisional project inputs and industry and regional requirements to assist decision-making of relevant products for the region in a timely manner.
Possible Tasks within this Role
- Plan, lead, organise and control a cross-divisional team for successful project evaluations and sign-offs
- Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor internal resources to ensure the flawless execution of assigned projects.
- Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring feasibility.
- Conduct project feasibility studies for local manufacture with a view to longer-term full-scale production.
- Develop a detailed project plan to track progress on assigned projects.
- Develop project timing and adherence during the project phase.
- Ascertain resource and capacity requirements from all divisions.
- Use appropriate techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
- Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
- Report and escalate progress of projects to management as and when needed.
- Perform risk management processes to minimize project risks.
- Establish and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation for top management decisions
- Consistently update management on project developments / deliverables.
Qualification requirements
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A 3-year tertiary qualification in Marketing, Finance or Engineering discipline |
Experience needed
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Minimum 3 years leadership experience |
Essentials
- Formal training in Project Management
- Successful completion of the LDQ
- Desktop and practical research experience
- Team / task leadership experience
- Scenario planning or evaluation
- Proven track record of Project Management
- Business case preparation and analysis
- Strong Analytical skills
- Strong presentation preparation (MS Office) with the ability to produce well-structured presentations
- Display excellent attention to detail
- Good communication skills with respect to project reporting, problem escalation and resolution
- Initiative and engagement
Note:
Please ensure that you upload a certified copy of your ID and Qualifications to be considered for this position
At Volkswagen, we value an inclusive and diverse culture. We offer a trustworthy environment because we live up to our corporate values, Respect/Integrity/Excellence/One Team.
Applications must be submitted via the online system by no later than 29th January 2026
All queries can be raised with Bahieya Dolley , Ext 4565 or e-mail [email protected]
Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to developing all its employees, and to provide equal opportunity to those with disabilities or from previously disadvantaged groups, in line with our Transformation goals and Employment Equity Plan
Other facts
About Volkswagen AG
The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group is made up of ten brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge, ŠKODA, SEAT, CUPRA, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche and Ducati.
Our group sells vehicles in 153 countries and operates 114 production plants worldwide. Each working day, around 675,000 employees worldwide produce cars, are involved in vehicle-related services or work in the other fields of business.
Our goal is to make mobility sustainable for us and for future generations. Our promise: With electric drive, digital networking and autonomous driving, we make the automobile clean, quiet, intelligent and safe. At the same time, our core product becomes even more emotional and offers a completely new driving experience. It is also becoming part of the solution when it comes to climate and environmental protection. In this way, the car can continue to be a cornerstone of contemporary, individual and affordable mobility in the future. #Shapingmobility
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What you'll do
- The Portfolio Analyst is responsible for driving market information and trend analysis to assist in decision-making for product offerings. This includes leading cross-divisional teams for project evaluations and ensuring the successful execution of projects.
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