About the job

• The Head of Strategy and Execution is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the strategy of the Provest Group. The incumbent will collaborate directly with the CEO and the Executive Leadership team to shape the organization’s direction and drive the long-term success of the Provest Group.

 Responsibilities

• Contributing to the development of Provest’s growth strategies (Corporate, Marketing, and Sustainable
•  Development Goals).
• Analyse and improve the current projects’ systems and processes.
• Review the existing strategic projects.
• Conduct research and feasibility study on new projects before adoption or implementation.
• Play a critical role in driving and monitoring the implementation of the strategic goals.
• Drive and oversee progress on key strategic projects.
• Liaise and collaborate with business unit managers to identify strategic growth opportunities.
• Management of Capital expenditure, particularly the formulation of business cases for approval by Exco and the
• Board.
• Coordinate reporting, including Exco reports, Board packs, and annual reports.
• Effectively lead, guide, and direct Provest staff on project management methodologies.
• Determine the business viability of proposals for the acquisition of new partners/business in line with Provest
• Group’s growth strategy.
• Develop and communicate strategy enablement plans for the Group.

Qualifications

• Technical/managerial skills

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Postgraduate Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Management or related studies

 Advantageous:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Certificate in Financial Management
• Certificate in Strategy Implementation

TECHNICAL/MANAGERIAL SKILLS

•  Project management
• Operations management
• Change management
• Budgeting
• Business performance management
• Knowledge of business legal requirements
• Safety, Health, and Environmental management
• Systems development and management
• Commercial and supply chain management
• Computer skills (MS Package)
• Business Development
• Continuous improvement (innovation)
• Report writing

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years’ experience in business strategy, project management, continuous improvement, or business development

PHYSICAL/LEGAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Medically fit
• No criminal record
• Driver’s license