Strategist

This position involves:

• Leading the development, reviewing, and communication of the corporate strategy
• Translating Board-approved strategic objectives into executable plans and measurable outcomes
• Partnering with Executive Management to align departmental strategies with corporate objectives
• Developing and maintaining an integrated strategy map and corporate scorecard
• Driving annual strategic planning, performance management, and Board strategy processes
• Leading strategic analysis, market intelligence, opportunity assessment, and scenario planning
• Managing strategic initiatives, transformation programmes, and CEO priority projects
• Preparing and presenting strategic insights and reports for Executive Committees and the Board.
• Monitoring execution performance through governance structures, dashboards, and progress reviews
• Coordinating high-impact strategic partnerships and special projects.
• Providing leadership support and continuity during the CEO's absence

• 12-15+ years of experience in strategy, corporate development, management consulting, or executive leadership
• Proven success leading strategy formulation and execution within large and complex organisations
• Experience working closely with CEOs, Executive Committees, and Boards
• Strong commercial acumen with advanced financial analysis, modelling, and forecasting capabilities
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, influencing, and relationship management skills

• CA (SA) – non-negotiable