Business Development Analyst at Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.

About Job

• The Business Development Analyst supports the identification and evaluation of commercial opportunities within the supply chain. The role provides analytical insights into market dynamics, regulatory changes, and cost-to-serve efficiencies, ensuring data-driven decision-making. It also maintains the opportunity register for input into the Strategic Review Meeting as part of the EBM process.
• Conduct market analysis to identify commercial opportunities, including regulatory developments, competitor activity, and emerging supply chain trends.
• Support the evaluation of growth projects, including new supply agreements, partnerships, and asset investments.
• Maintain the register of business development opportunities, tracking progress and ensuring structured input into the Strategic Review Meeting within EBM.
• Analyse cost-to-serve efficiencies and identify potential optimisations within the supply and logistics network.
• Support the development of strategic recommendations for enterprise-wide commercial optimisation, working closely with the Business Development and Excellence Manager.
• Assist in the financial modelling of proposed initiatives, ensuring clear business case development and investment justification.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including supply chain partners and third-party infrastructure providers, to support new business initiatives.
• Monitor and assess the impact of market-led changes, such as deregulation and shifts in fuel demand, on supply chain strategy.
• Support the Business Development and Excellence Manager in strategy formulation, ensuring mid to long-term business plans incorporate commercial opportunities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement methodologies, including benchmarking and performance tracking of business development initiatives.

Professional Qualifications & Certifications

• Degree in business, economics, finance, supply chain, or a related field.

Work Experience

• 2+ years of experience in business analysis, commercial development, or supply chain strategy, preferably in oil and gas, energy, or logistics.
• Experience in financial modelling, opportunity assessment, and cost-to-serve analysis.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate commercial opportunities.
• Ability to develop business cases and financial models for investment decisions.
• Knowledge of supply chain economics, logistics, and infrastructure development.
• Understanding of regulatory and market trends affecting fuel supply and distribution.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analytics tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Application deadline:

• 11 November 2025