Strategy Professional

Job Title / Role:                          Strategy Professional Organization:                              Lead Country South Africa Location:                                     Midrand - South Africa

Reporting Manager                    Strategy Consulting Manager

The Strategy Office supports the office of the CEO and CFO on strategic planning and focus.

Mission/Function of the Role

Conducts strategic analyses and contributes to strategic development.

Key Responsibilities of the role

·        Supports in the implementation of superior business strategies, guidelines and principles (e.g. CRM, Project Business Excellence, Digitalisation).

·        Conducts strategic analysis in a broad range of topics (i.e. Market and competitors' analyses, M&A targets and Due diligence, benchmarking, analysis of strategic action fields – e.g. Digitalisation).

·        Continuously coordinates the development and performs the controlling of subordinated business strategies, and the related business plans, budgets, and generates the respective reports.

·        Supports strategic planning and evaluates strategic options of relevant unit.

·        Makes recommendations for further strategic development.

·        May act as trusted partner and advisor for strategic development.

Contacts (Internal/External)

·        Internal Customers: Executive Management, Divisions, Corporate

·        External Customers:  Partners, Professional Bodies

Qualifications/Experience:

·        Relevant Degree in business/ economics/ engineering

·        Post-graduate qualification highly recommended

·        At least 2 - 5 years working experience

·        Experience in strategy development or strategic consulting

·        Experience in implementation of programs and cross functional projects

Additional Competencies/Requirements:

·        Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

·        Building Networks and Partnerships

·        Decision Making Skills

·        Strong Influencing skills

·        Innovative Thinker

·        Results and quality orientation

·        Willingness to travel in Africa and globally

Our culture:

Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That’s why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success.

The company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets under the Employment Equity Act will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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