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Stratogo is looking for an experienced Commercial and Business Analyst for a client in the logistics and business world, based in Pietermaritzburg. This is a senior, full-time role for someone who can turn revenue, cost and contract data into clear analysis that managers can act on — preparing accurate financial and operational packs and supporting decisions across dedicated contracts.
About the company and the work
Stratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company that sources and places top talent across various industries. Its client needs an analyst who can provide accurate financial, operational and commercial analysis across dedicated contracts, supporting business decision-making by analysing revenue, costs, contract performance and operational data, and preparing accurate financial and management reports. The advert describes a competitive salary package and work within an established logistics and business environment, with exposure to commercial, financial and operational analysis across multiple contracts. Note that the advert body itself leaves the location and closing date as placeholders — it shows “[Insert Location]” and “[Insert Closing Date]” — so confirm those details on the original advert; the listing header places the role in Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg Central).
Role details and duties
The analyst prepares and provides accurate daily, weekly and monthly financial and operational analysis packs. You will analyse revenue and cost processes to ensure revenue completeness and accurate expense allocation, provide detailed commercial and operational analysis, support ad hoc analysis projects, and identify opportunities for improvement in business performance. The role also offers the chance to contribute to continuous improvement and business performance optimisation across contracts. The advert’s desired skills are listed as Business Analyst, Commercial Manager and Fleet Management.
Requirements
Only what the advert states is listed here:
– Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent.
– A tertiary qualification in a relevant field is advantageous.
– 4–5 years of experience in a similar Commercial Analyst, Business Analyst, Financial Analyst or Operational Analyst role.
– Proven experience in comprehensive operational and commercial analysis.
– Experience engaging with management-level stakeholders.
– Relevant logistics, transport or supply chain industry experience is advantageous.
– Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
– Experience with TMS, Qlik Sense, Smartsheet, SQL and Python at intermediate or advanced level.
– Strong knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques.
– Understanding of logistics and supply chain management principles.
– Knowledge of relevant software solutions within the logistics environment.
– Project management experience is advantageous.
The advert also seeks strong analytical, numerical reasoning, problem-solving and data interpretation skills, plus strong organisational, time management, communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
Where to find and apply safely
This vacancy is advertised on CareerJunction by Stratogo, and the Apply button on this page takes you to the original advert. The advert itself states that there are no costs associated with securing employment through Stratogo — never pay anyone a fee to apply for a job.
Practical tips
Before you apply, prepare examples of analysis packs you have built and decisions they influenced, and be ready to show your Excel, SQL and reporting-tool experience clearly. If you have logistics or supply chain exposure, highlight it, since the advert lists it as advantageous.
How the process works
Click the Apply button on this page to reach the original CareerJunction advert, where you can submit your application as the advert directs. The advert notes that if you do not receive a response within three weeks of submitting your application, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
Important information
Please note: the listing is marked as expiring today, so apply promptly if you are interested. No salary figure is shown on this page because pay is undisclosed — the advert describes only a competitive salary package. This post is for information only. Khabrtv.com is not the employer and does not handle applications.
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