Senior/Principal Portfolio Analyst at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in data analytics/ statistics/ actuarial sciences/ information systems/ engineering/ business management sciences/ financial management
• Five (Senior) and Eight (Principal) years’ relevant experience coupled with proven experience in a senior role
• Advanced computer literacy
• A valid Code B/EB driver’s licence

Knowledge and skill in the following tools will be advantageous:

• R, Python, SQL, VBA
• Domain-specific experience or knowledge in any of the following key areas would be advantageous: Project portfolio management, programme management, project management, contract management and engineering

Key Performance Areas

• To undertake analysis, involving information and data from multiple stakeholders across various projects, programmes and portfolios of the organisation
• Facilitate the development and ongoing management of an optimised portfolio, and assist in ensuring senior management - decisions lead to the fulfilment of strategic objectives through delivery of programmes and projects.
• Provide reporting services to the portfolio, programme and projects through the collation of data and generation of reports to multiple audiences.
• Ensure the continuous identification and monitoring of portfolio risks through access to reliable and up-to-date information.
• Implement appropriate communication strategies with fellow
• professionals, as well as internal and external clients, to share and work on issues of common interests and/or to share information.