CEO Strategy Lead & Execution Partner

ECIC; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ECIC seeks a Strategist to be the CEO’s principal adviser, driving enterprise-wide strategy and execution across the organisation. You will align EXCO portfolios to corporate strategy, board priorities, and shareholder mandates, while coordinating CEO priority projects and guiding strategic initiatives across ECIC.

You will translate strategy into measurable plans, develop governance dashboards, and lead annual and board strategy processes with a view to sustained delivery and high ethical

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Economics, Accountancy, Finance, Banking, Business Administration or related field.
• 12–15+ years of experience in strategy, corporate development, management consulting or executive leadership.
• Track record in leading corporate strategy and strategy execution in complex organisations.
• Experience engaging Boards, CEOs and Executive Committees.
• Strong financial, commercial and analytical capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review and communication of the Corporation’s strategy.
• Translate Board approved strategy into measurable corporate priorities and execution plans.
• Coach and support every EXCO member to develop portfolio strategies linked to the corporate strategy.
• Create a single integrated Corporate strategy map and strategic scorecard.
• Drive strategic planning, annual planning and Board strategy processes.
• Maintain the Corporation’s strategic initiatives portfolio and CEO priority projects.
• Lead strategic analyses, market intelligence, scenario planning and opportunity identification.
• Coordinate strategic partnerships, special assignments and cross-functional transformation initiatives.
• Prepare high-quality Board, Board Committee and Executive Committee strategy papers.
• Establish execution governance, dashboards, benefits tracking, issue escalation and course correction.
• Implement CEO execution rhythm and performance reviews.
• Provide strategic support during CEO absence, including coordination of priorities and stakeholder follow-up.
• Design, implement and continuously improve ECIC's corporate strategy deployment and execution management system.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial modelling

Analytical ability

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Ethical standards

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Economics/Finance/Business

Job description

ECIC seeks a Strategist to be the CEO’s principal adviser, driving enterprise-wide strategy and execution across the organisation. You will align EXCO portfolios to corporate strategy, board priorities, and shareholder mandates, while coordinating CEO priority projects and guiding strategic initiatives across ECIC.

You will translate strategy into measurable plans, develop governance dashboards, and lead annual and board strategy processes with a view to sustained delivery and high ethical