JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Drive and champion strategic analysis and insight and define overall Group strategy, strategic initiatives, company growth opportunities etc.

- Analyse global trends in telecommunications sector, including competitive landscape and key players (e.g. BT, Telstra, TeliaSonera etc.)

- Assess competitive landscape for South African telecommunications sector (including strategies, growth priorities, key strengths, value propositions, target market etc.)

- Liaise and collaborate with strategic functions in each BU to develop overall Group strategy and prioritize projects

- Drive development of BU Flight Plans, KPIs and approval of BU strategies

- Liaise with Group and BU Finance and provide critical input to develop Group Business Plans

- Participate in the strategic direction for top-level corporate messaging

- Develop formal Group Strategic Plan in accordance with King IV requirements and formulate Group equity story

- Obtain Exco and Board approvals for Group Strategy Plan

- Supports senior executives with their external and internal presentations and speaking requirements

- Assess and report on the success of current strategies and influence the development of future strategies

- Provide support to head of Group Strategy, Transformation and PMI by providing ad-hoc analysis and support

- Formulate and manage implementation of the business plan and performance targets for the function

- Manage projects and consultants

MINIMUM PERSON REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS

3 year degree (NQF level 7) preferably in a quantitative discipline such as business, economics or engineering. MBA or masters in related discipline will be an advantage.

EXPERIENCE

8 years experience in the IT/ telecoms industry in enterprise markets, of which 3 years on senior management level. Must have worked in strategy teams developing complex strategies. Proven research experience. Proven analysis track record. especially experience re new technologies