Main Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning, Implementation and Evaluation

• Assist in the development, reviewing existing strategy and business plans.
• Guide the development and approval of departmental strategies and business plans flowing from and supporting the organisational strategy and business plan.
• Guide and assist Managers and departmental leadership in the implementation of the strategy.
• Assist in the management and development of the organisation’s KPI infrastructure to facilitate analysis and reporting of performance against plans and budgets as well as strategic objectives.
• Provide performance reports for the General Management Team on strategy implementation.
• Making use of various mediums, communicate approved corporate strategy, targets and initiatives to the workforce.
• Coordinate with the corporate services department to ensure that education about the strategy management process is included in training programmes. 

Innovation

• Assist in analysing existing business processes, identify inefficiencies, and design new processes to optimise operations and improve productivity.
• Design and model solutions for customer, systems, products, practice and process innovations.
• Design, research, develop analyse and suggest new concepts as well as strategies.
• Lead and direct cross functional team functions, programmes and projects aimed at improving efficiencies. 

Transformation and Change Management

• Assist in analysing current business operations to identify areas for improvement, develop transformation vision and strategy, and align initiatives with overall organisational goals.
• Facilitate change management processes with the change management committee.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation, actively engage them in the transformation process, and manage expectations.
• Conduct a thorough cost-benefit analysis including Return on Investment (ROI) and identifying cost optimization strategies to ensure transformation initiatives align with the corporate strategy.
• Build and lead cross-functional teams, including project managers and technical experts, to execute transformation plans effectively. Risk Management
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact the organisation’s ability to achieve its strategic objectives, promoting a proactive risk management culture. 

Research and Analysis

• Conduct comprehensive research on the macro and micro-environment to support strategic planning and innovation initiatives.
• Ensure research findings are translated into actionable insights that align with organisational strategy and facilitate informed decision-making. 

Key Competencies

• Strategic agility and proven financial acumen.
• Well stablished analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong leadership and project management ability.
• Confidentiality and integrity.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Economics / Statistics / Business Analytics.
• MBA from a reputable institution would be an added advantage.
• Project Management (PMP®), Organisational Design or Development (CODP®), Change Management (CCMP®) certifications or qualifications would be an added advantage.
• 5 years’ in a corporate strategy position, business transformation, change management, or process improvement experience with at least 3 years at managerial level is a prerequisite.
• Tech savvy coupled with knowledge of industry best practises on emerging trends in business transformation.

Written applications accompanied by certified copies of academic certificates must be submitted together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. All applications will be acknowledged.
Closing date for applications is 19 April 2025. Only emailed applications will be accepted. Late applications will not be accepted. Should you not receive further correspondence within one month of the closing date, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
The position for which you are applying for must be clearly specified in the subject line.
Please apply in writing to:
The Recruitment Manager
SNG Grant Thornton (Pty) Ltd
Umkhiwa House, Lot 195
Kal Grant Street, Mbabane