Chief Strategy & Growth Architect

Publicis Groupe Africa; Johannesburg; Sur place; ZAR 1 000 000 - 2 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Publicis Groupe Africa in Johannesburg seeks a Head of Strategy to lead the strategic product across the Publicis/client partnership. You will translate complex client priorities into clear strategic direction and drive intelligence-led planning that unites brand, media, data, technology and experience.

The role focuses on shaping future-fit strategy, elevating client impact and proactive opportunity creation, while building a high‑performing strategy team aligned with Publicis capabilities.

Qualifications

• Significant senior strategy, planning or consulting experience within advertising, marketing, communications, digital, media or related industries.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategy across large, complex or integrated client relationships.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.

Responsabilités

• Set and champion the strategic vision and planning standard for the client/Publicis partnership.
• Translate the client's business priorities into clear strategic agendas across brand, customer, communications, experience and growth.
• Lead integrated strategic thinking across brand, digital, social, media, data, customer experience, commerce and innovation.
• Build trusted senior relationships with client stakeholders as a strategic adviser and provocateur.
• Own the strategic quality of the briefing process in partnership with Client Leadership and Operations.

Connaissances

Strategic leadership

Integrated strategy

Data literacy

AI literacy

Formation

Relevant tertiary or postgraduate qualification

Description du poste

Publicis Groupe Africa in Johannesburg seeks a Head of Strategy to lead the strategic product across the Publicis/client partnership. You will translate complex client priorities into clear strategic direction and drive intelligence-led planning that unites brand, media, data, technology and experience.

The role focuses on shaping future-fit strategy, elevating client impact and proactive opportunity creation, while building a high‑performing strategy team aligned with Publicis capabilities.