Strategy and Research Manager

Recruiter:

Babantle Experts

Job Ref:

SRM

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable

SUMMARY:
The Strategy and Research Manager is responsible for strategy development and research coordination in support of programmes.

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities (but not limited to):

Research concepts and industry relevant to programmes to assist programme managers with the information required administer research activities, compile research reports and/or commission research, coordinate the review draft and/or validation of research reports.
Assist executives in the development of research questions in support for ongoing strategic delivery.
Serve as the chief editor for final concepts and thought leadership pieces for (potential) publication.
Coordinate publications of research reports, policy briefs, thought leadership and journal articles (for internal and external consumptions)
Compile and present the consolidated APP and Operations Plan.
Manage and coordinate development and review of 5 Year Strategic Plan
Analyse programme outputs and assess implications for programme performance/ implementation.
Monitor and evaluate the implementation and performance of various programmes – in line with the APP.
Contribute relevant programme information to support the ideation, validation and solution development.
Manage and monitor the delivery of outsourced service provider work for the PMO functions.
Support team members in their duties and contribute to a cohesive team effort.

Basic Requirements

University degree in a related subject
Postgraduate degree related to research and strategy
5+ years’ experience in research and analysis capability
Strategy development and management capability
Programme management experience
Significant understanding of research processes
Understanding of statistical data
Good knowledge of programme and project management tools

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