Sandton: SENIOR STRATEGIST

To facilitate IDC’s corporate planning process and participate in the development implementation of IDC long term strategy and associated plans. B. Degree in relevant field Honours Degree, Masters/ MBA or MBL will be added advantage Minimum 8 – 10 years’ experience in the development and implementation of a business strategy in a relevant environment. Knowledge of the Development Finance sector Understanding of Financial planning, analysis and strategic financial policy development Understanding of performance management principles Broad knowledge and understanding of Government policy priorities Understanding of change management and business process re-engineering Good understanding of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project Responsible for the development, review and approval of corporate planning processes and related systems. Support the corporate target-setting process, including consolidation, validation and alignment of corporate performance targets. Undertake corporate-level data and performance analysis to support planning, monitoring and executive decision-making. Provide data, analysis and technical support for monthly, quarterly and annual performance reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency and audit readiness. Develop, communicate and ensure adherence to the annual planning calendar in collaboration with key stakeholders (Human Capital, Financial Management, Strategic Financial Planning). Support Strategic Financial Management in the development and continuous review of IDC’s long-term financial and capital plan to ensure sustainable growth. Contribute to IDC capital allocation activities and investment decision-making processes to ensure alignment with the optimal investment portfolio and strategic priorities. Participate in the development and review of IDC’s long-term strategy and associated plans. Support SBUs/Departments/Divisions with strategic planning and alignment of business plans to corporate objectives, particularly within the Finance and Investment clusters. Provide strategic, tactical and policy-related insights to inform corporate planning and decision-making processes. Monitor changes in the operating environment and provide strategic advisory to the Corporation, including input into emerging national legislation and policy. Lead and coordinate internal and external audit engagements, acting as the interface between auditors and SBUs, including facilitation of information requests, resolution of findings and close-out processes. Drive data integrity and audit readiness through validation of performance information against source documentation, ensuring improved data quality and minimal variances. Enhance corporate reporting through integration of pipeline data, forward-looking analysis and automation of recurring reports to support decision-making. Support continuous improvement of reporting systems and tools (e.g. Power BI and SAP), including development of integrated, visually enhanced and decision-oriented reports. Provide training, guidance and coaching to SBUs and team members on KPI definitions, measurement and reporting practices to ensure consistency and clarity across the organisation. Mentor and coach junior team members and support knowledge sharing within the team. Communicate corporate strategy and performance insights across the organisation at various forums TECHNICAL/FUCNTIONAL COMPETENCIES Analytical and problem-solving Negotiation and Influencing Attention to detail Planning and Organizing Professionalism and discretionary Diverse Stakeholder Management Decisiveness in Execution BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES Results Oriented. Ethical Commitment Balanced Judgment and accountable leadership Relationship Building Networking Political Awareness