Portfolio Analyst ( Re-Advertise)
Portfolio Analyst ( Re-Advertise)
ZA
Portfolio Analyst ( Re-Advertise)
At Volkswagen Group Africa, we are more than a car manufacturer – we are a global mobility company driven by innovation, quality, and our people. With operating sites in Kariega (Uitenhage), Centurion, and Sandton, we combine a proud heritage of engineering excellence with a strong focus on the future. We produce vehicles and mobility solutions that deliver performance, safety, and sustainability. Our success is powered by diverse, skilled, and passionate employees who value collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of the global Volkswagen Group, we operate in a dynamic environment where innovation, digitalization, and sustainability shape everything we do. Joining Volkswagen Group Africa means being part of a team building mobility for generations – responsibly, sustainably, and together.
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
|
A 3-year tertiary qualification in Marketing, Finance or Engineering discipline |
Experience needed
|
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
If you are a dynamic and proactive professional eager to contribute to Volkswagen Group Africa’s ongoing success, we encourage you to apply.
📌 Ready to grow with us? Submit your application by clicking “Apply Now” before 23rd April 2026
📩 Queries: Contact Bahieya Dolley at ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za
Employment Equity
Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to achieving and sustaining an equitable and representative workforce. In line with our Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.
VWGA communicates with integrity and transparency.
Issued on behalf of HR
At Volkswagen Group Africa, we are more than a car manufacturer – we are a global mobility company driven by innovation, quality, and our people. With operating sites in Kariega (Uitenhage), Centurion, and Sandton, we combine a proud heritage of engineering excellence with a strong focus on the future. We produce vehicles and mobility solutions that deliver performance, safety, and sustainability. Our success is powered by diverse, skilled, and passionate employees who value collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of the global Volkswagen Group, we operate in a dynamic environment where innovation, digitalization, and sustainability shape everything we do. Joining Volkswagen Group Africa means being part of a team building mobility for generations – responsibly, sustainably, and together.
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
|
A 3-year tertiary qualification in Marketing, Finance or Engineering discipline |
Experience needed
|
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
If you are a dynamic and proactive professional eager to contribute to Volkswagen Group Africa’s ongoing success, we encourage you to apply.
📌 Ready to grow with us? Submit your application by clicking “Apply Now” before 23rd April 2026
📩 Queries: Contact Bahieya Dolley at ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za
Employment Equity
Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to achieving and sustaining an equitable and representative workforce. In line with our Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.
VWGA communicates with integrity and transparency.
Issued on behalf of HR
ZA