Senior Energy Analyst

A Cape Town-based energy trading organisation is seeking a Senior Energy Analyst to join its hybrid team. This is a high-impact role suited to a highly analytical professional who can translate complex energy and market data into actionable insights, while also building and maintaining robust quantitative models that support trading, forecasting, and portfolio optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based energy and portfolio optimisation models
• Build analytical tools for forecasting, pricing, proposals, and trading support
• Analyse electricity markets, tariffs, regulatory frameworks, and generation data
• Support customer proposals, RFP responses, and commercial engagements
• Design and maintain data pipelines, databases, and automated reporting tools
• Conduct scenario analysis, margin sensitivity modelling, and portfolio evaluation
• Collaborate with internal teams across trading, finance, operations, and growth

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in quantitative, analytical, or modelling roles
• Advanced Excel and commercial modelling capability
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field
• Strong problem-solving ability with attention to detail
• Experience in energy, commodities, or pricing/forecasting models advantageous
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment (Cape Town-based, 3 days office / 2 days remote)

Should you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to Sign in to view email. You can also contact the team on 031 350 4019 or alternatively you can visit our website www.stand-outstaffing.co.za

Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.