Strategy Manager: Strategy, Planning & Company Reporting

SUMMARY:
Responsible for the overall organisational strategic planning processes and the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the company's performance.

POSITION INFO:
Key Accountabilities

• Under the leadership of the Executive: Strategy & Commercial (ESC), and in conjunction with Senior Management within the Business Unit, lead the development and refinement of the organisation’s strategy and strategic agenda.
• Design, develop, and implement the organisation’s Strategic Framework.
• Contribute to high-quality research and analysis of macro-economic trends, sectors, competition, and financial developments to shape strategic direction.
• Identify and assess strategic issues and manage strategic initiatives across the organisation.
• Contribute to organisational growth through the identification of strategic opportunities.
• Prepare strategy-related internal and external presentations and documentation.
• In conjunction with Business Development and the Project Management Office (PMO), contribute to the identification and initiation of strategic projects aligned with operational and strategic requirements.
• Develop and monitor the annual Balanced Scorecard (BSC) linked to the business plan matrix.
• Facilitate the development of the annual Shareholder Compact (SHC) and Corporate Plan.
• Participate in strategic planning and ensure implementation of approved strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships and manage ongoing stakeholder engagement.
• Provide input into the development of the annual Group budget.
• Participate in strategic stakeholder sessions within the State-Owned Entity environment.
• Drive the development and enhancement of performance management processes, including balanced scorecards, reporting templates, policies, and regulatory frameworks.
• Drive the annual reporting process in conjunction with the Office of the Company Secretary.
• Coordinate inputs and prepare Annual and Quarterly Reports to the Shareholder.
• Collate divisional quarterly reports in line with the business plan matrix.
• Monitor divisional scorecards against operational plans.
• Present annual and quarterly reports to EXCO and the Board for approval.
• Submit quarterly reports to the Shareholder within Treasury deadlines.
• Monitor individual performance contracts against divisional balanced scorecards.
• Monitor divisional quarterly performance.
• Manage the achievement of individual targets in accordance with SMART principles.
• Respond to audit queries relating to performance information.
• Ensure compliance with legislation relating to Performance Planning and Reporting.
• Identify, analyse, interpret, and present strategic risks impacting business requirements.
• Ensure Treasury regulations are implemented within the organisation.
• Conduct ongoing benchmarking against similar industries and provide recommendations.
• Maintain and update strategic and operational risk registers, ensuring risks are identified, monitored, and mitigated through clear action plans.
• Ensure effective contract and SLA management by monitoring service provider performance and enforcing agreed deliverables.
• Promote adherence to internal controls, statutory requirements, and audit expectations.
• Support governance processes through high-quality documentation and compliance practices.
• Ensure auditors are provided with the required information in response to queries.
• Contribute towards achieving a clean administrative audit outcome.
• Calculate and forecast departmental financial requirements and develop budgets aligned to project and business needs.
• Oversee the department’s budget.
• Identify resource requirements, including financial, staffing, equipment, and infrastructure needs for large-scale projects.
• Oversee and guide the Strategy, Planning & Company Reporting team to ensure effective delivery of objectives.
• Build a high-performing team through structured performance management, coaching, and continuous knowledge sharing.
• Identify team development needs, ensure training is budgeted for, and support implementation of development plans.
• Establish and maintain succession plans for the team.
• Lead talent acquisition processes, including interviewing and compensation recommendations in partnership with Human Capital.
• Develop and maintain workforce and recruitment plans aligned to current and future business needs.
• Support the ESC in reviewing and updating departmental structures and role profiles annually or as required to align with organisational needs.
• Motivate for additional headcount where required and obtain approval from the ESC.
• Approve and plan team leave to ensure operational continuity.
• Manage disciplinary matters, grievances, and performance improvement processes with support from Human Capital.
• Recognise and motivate team members to maintain engagement and high performance.
• Contribute to the implementation of Employee Engagement Survey action plans within the Strategy, Planning & Company Reporting team.

• A Postgraduate Degree or equivalent (NQF Level 8) in Business Management, Business Science, Economics, or a related qualification.
• A minimum of 8–10 years’ experience as a Specialist in a Strategy and Reporting role.
• A Master’s Degree in Business Management, Economics, or a related qualification will be an added advantage.
• 5–10 years’ experience in Strategy Development within a State-Owned Company (SOC), Manufacturing, Engineering, Agricultural Processing, or related industries will be an added advantage.
• 5+ years of recent experience in Strategy Development within a SOC, Manufacturing, Engineering, Agricultural Processing, or related industries will be an added advantage.
• Experience within a management consulting firm, preferably in a Strategy Practice, will be an added advantage.
• Excellent organisational and reporting skills will be an added advantage.
• Ability to communicate effectively, particularly in written communication and presentations.
• Profound understanding of African and global market potential within relevant industries will be an added advantage.
• Ability to design and facilitate workshops, as well as prepare and deliver professional presentations to key decision-makers, will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work effectively within multiple stakeholder environments with limited reporting-line authority and drive alignment and consensus on complex matters will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues, will be an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s licence.