This role falls under our consulting business line. We are looking for an assertive and committed young professional with excellent analytical skills, technical writing capabilities and a keen eye for detail. The candidate will work on the companys consulting projects and report to the director of consulting.
Key Duties
- Research and analysis (reading reports and extracting meaningful insights, database compilation).
- Techno-economic and financial modelling.
- Structuring and writing project proposals.
- Writing articles and opinion pieces on DRE in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Project planning and time management.
- Preparing for and contributing to regular internal meetings.
- Taking part in brainstorming and idea development.
- An excellent opportunity to become familiar with the DRE sector and the landscape of disruptive technologies that support DRE operations in Africa.
- The opportunity to develop and sharpen a broad range of skills, from analytical and technical writing, to stakeholder engagement and project management.
- A small yet focused team with a comfortable team dynamic providing a great space to test ideas and continuously develop new skills.
- Mentorship from a range of internal and external team members.
- The opportunity to grow within and alongside the organisation.
- Exposure to a range of stakeholders, industries and geographies.
- The chance to travel for work (mainly outside of South Africa).
- A fantastic office overlooking the surf break in Muizenberg and an exceptional team dynamic, working hard and supporting each other, but always leaving enough time to catch a good wave.
- 23 years work experience and legally authorized to work in South Africa.
- At the minimum a bachelor's degree. Postgraduate degree a bonus.
- Excellent spoken and written English. Other languages are a bonus.
- We insist on the highest levels of quality, and over deliver on everything we do, therefore attention to detail is the highest priority.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills with proficiency in Excel-based modelling and visualisation of charts, graphs and diagrams.
- Eager to learn, industrious and willing to proactively apply yourself to critical reasoning and creative problem solving.
- Ability to weave technical information into a cohesive and engaging narrative, verbally and in writing.
- Motivated and organised, with the ability to work systematically through complex and imperfect information.
- The ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally with partners and clients, including presenting complex ideas and concepts, coordinating across a range of international stakeholders, and collaborating constructively.
- An interest in and awareness of emerging trends in technology, science and culture to inspire ground-breaking, innovative, and culturally relevant creative ideas.
- Strong ability to work both independently and in an international team.
- Experience in developing contexts and/or Sub-Saharan Africa a bonus.
- The ability to cook an exceptional risotto is also a plus, as we need someone to challenge the incumbent champion.
