Business Systems & Marketing Analyst

Portland Holdings is a group of companies serving the construction industry – aggregates, concrete, Hollowcore, blasting, etc – built on decades of hands-on operational know-how. We’re now investing in the systems, brand and thinking that will take us into our next phase of growth, and we need someone to lead that charge. This is not a desk job. We need a go-getter: someone who will walk the yards, sit with operational teams, ask why things are still done on paper, and build a better way – while also owning how Portland looks, sounds and sells itself to the market. WHAT YOU’LL OWN Plan and lead the group’s systematic move from paper-based processes to integrated, joined-up business systems – working directly with operational staff, not just IT. Manage external IT partners, systems vendors and internal IT support resources, holding them accountable for reliable, well-run infrastructure. Implement and run training that actually changes how people work and how they think about their work. Take ownership of the Portland brand: strategy, budget, campaigns, and the call on what we do in-house versus what we outsource. Work with Sales to make sure marketing effort turns into commercial results. Build a risk-based lens into every system, vendor and marketing decision you make. Key responsibility areas: Business Systems & Change Innovation, IT Infrastructure & Support Management, Marketing & Brand Management WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR A self-starter who spots what’s broken and fixes it, without waiting for permission. Someone equally comfortable talking systems and strategy with an IT partner and explaining the same in everyday language to a driver or batcher. A natural trainer and communicator who can bring operational, non-technical teams along on a change journey. Commercially minded, budget-literate, and confident negotiating with external suppliers. Minimum 3 years’ experience in business systems / process improvement and marketing or brand management – or strong depth in one with real exposure to the other. Bonus points for experience in construction, manufacturing or another hands-on operational environment. WHY PORTLAND You’ll have real scope to shape how a well-established group operates and presents itself – not a narrow, siloed role, but genuine ownership of transformation across systems, people and brand. You’ll report directly to the Admin Director, with the authority to make decisions and the backing to see them through. Ready to bring order, systems and a strong brand to a business built on the ground up? We want to hear from you. To apply: Send your CV, package expectations and a short motivation to careers@portland.co.za with the subject line “Business Systems & Marketing Analyst”.