Overview
Performance Analyst- Data & System Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at SET Recruitment Consultants
Performance Analyst
– Data & System
Market-related Package
Cape Town
A leading player in the renewable energy sector is seeking a highly skilled Performance Analyst – Data & Systems to design, automate, and scale digital tools and analytics that support performance monitoring, forecasting, and optimisation across a growing portfolio of wind, solar, and battery storage projects.
This role plays a pivotal part in bridging IT/OT systems, data engineering, and advanced analytics—delivering actionable insights that drive operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Design and maintain data pipelines from SCADA systems, CMMS, and external data sources into Microsoft Fabric, SQL databases, and Power BI dashboards
Develop and automate analytics tools for hybrid plant dispatch modelling, wheeling cost allocation, and performance forecasting
Create visualisations and metrics to track advanced KPIs, O&M performance, and energy losses
Integrate weather, production, and availability data for enhanced energy yield analysis
Apply machine learning models for predictive analytics, fault detection, and degradation tracking
Build scalable ETL processes and enforce data standardisation and governance
Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and control room teams to align with digital infrastructure and data security standards
Contribute to strategic goals such as onboarding hybrid assets, integrating new OEM systems, and consolidating monitoring platforms
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Engineering, Computer Science, Renewable Energy Systems, or related field
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in data integration and analytics, preferably in renewables or utilities
Proficient in Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SQL, DAX, Power Query, and Python and/or R
Experience with SCADA integration and time-series databases such as PI System or InfluxDB
Familiarity with platforms such as Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Snowflake, AWS, or Databricks is advantageous
Exposure to CMMS (SAP), ERP (Coupa), and EMS tools is preferred
Title: Performance Analyst- Data & System
Company: SET Recruitment Consultants
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: IT/Tech (Data Engineer, Data Analyst, Data Science Manager)
