Chief Advisor Quantitative Modelling
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
Leadership
· Behavior
· Self-Motivated
· Looking for opportunities to improve the team
· Look for challenges and create opportunities to address challenges
· Ability to build strong trusting relationships
· Resilience and able to cope in uncertain environment
· Ability to create structure, direction with limited input
· Ability to work independently without guidance and as a member of a team in a cross-functional environment
Knowledge
· Relevant analytical techniques and tools
· Problem solving and data management processes
· Broad knowledge of Eskom and related processes
· Business intelligence processes and tools
· Understanding the political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental (PESTLE) factors affecting Eskom
· Systems dynamics thinking
· Optimization models and tools e.g., energy modelling tools such as PLEXOS
Skill
· Problem solving and planning
· Business networking ability
· Presentation, verbal and written communication
· Group facilitation and conflict resolution
· Conceptual, analytical and strategic
· Ability to take a systems approach and deal with complexity
· General computer and related analytical tools
· Microsoft Word (MS) Word, Excel, Power Point, Power Business Intelligence (BI), SharePoint Site, Plexos
· Management and data queries, Report Server utilization
· Good communication and liaison with senior management
· Good interpersonal
Key Responsibilities
· Conduct modelling and analysis to support Eskom’s medium to long term investment and trading strategies.
· Provide medium- and long-term energy planning capability.
· Perform operational, economic and financial analysis.
· Conduct research on energy planning methods, develop new techniques and adapt appropriate methods and techniques.
· Maintain existing and new models based on specific model requirements and changed assumptions.
· Assess developments in the energy sector
· Synthesize analysis findings and implications for Eskom to develop valuable insights and strategic recommendations to support Strategy and Planning
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Minimum requirements
Qualification(s):
· B Degree/B Tech in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/Sciences at NQF7 with 360 credits
Related Minimum Experience:
· 7 Years’ experience in Industry related experience in energy related analytics with a successful track record of business intelligence, tools and analysis in the energy industry