Market and Strategy Analyst

SEACOM LTD; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

SEACOM LTD seeks a Market and Strategy Analyst to support strategic direction and analysis within the ICT sector. This role involves market research, competitive analysis, and developing business cases that align with the company’s strategic goals. Candidates should have a strong analytical background, a Bachelor’s degree, and experience in strategy or consulting. Join a dynamic team committed to digital transformation and personal growth opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Career growth pathways

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive employee benefits

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or a related analytical role.
• Demonstrated market research and business case development skills.
• Strong interest in the ICT or technology sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis to identify trends and support strategic planning.
• Build analytical models to evaluate investments and market opportunities.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure strategic recommendations align with operational realities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

KPI frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related analytical field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

About Us

We are a leading player in the ICT industry, committed to shaping the digital future across Africa and beyond. Our company is driven by a purpose-led, high-performance culture, anchored in our core values: Client Centricity, Collaboration, Accountability, Care, Innovation, and Professional Excellence.

We are committed to fostering an environment that enables growth—both for our people and our business. As we execute on an ambitious 5-year plan, we’re looking for experienced and strategic minds to help us translate vision into value.

Role Purpose

As the Market and Strategy Analyst, you will play a key supporting role in shaping and tracking our long term strategic direction. Working closely with senior team members, you will contribute to market research, competitive analysis, business case development, and performance tracking aligned with the company’s 5-year strategic plan. This role is well suited to a curious and analytical professional with strong business acumen and a passion for turning data into insight to inform high-impact decisions.

Key Responsibilities

·Conduct in-depth market, industry, and competitor analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks that inform strategic planning.

·Support the development and refinement of corporate and business unit strategies by providing data-driven insights and analysis.

·Build and maintain data-driven analytical models and business cases to evaluate strategic initiatives, investments, and new market entry opportunities.

·Support preparation of strategy updates and presentations for Exco and Board-level audiences.

·Drive cross-functional strategic projects, tracking initiative progress and ensuring delivery of key milestones

·Monitor and track progress of key strategic initiatives, providing analytical support to assess performance against defined milestones.

·Develop dashboards and performance measurement tools to track KPIs and support performance management processes.

·Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather inputs, conduct research, and ensure strategic recommendations are grounded in operational realities.

·Contribute to the continuous improvement of strategic planning processes, tools, and templates across the organization.

·Contribute to shaping and delivering the outcomes of the company’s 5-year plan by providing analytical and research support

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Qualifications and Experience

·Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related analytical field. A postgraduate qualification is advantageous but not required.

·3–5 years of experience in a corporate strategy team, management consulting, or a related strategic or analytical role.

·Demonstrated ability to support strategic planning processes, conduct market research, and develop business cases or strategic insights.

·Prior experience or strong interest in the ICT, telecommunications, or technology sector is strongly preferred.

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Key Skills and Competencies

·Understanding of performance measurement principles and the application of KPI frameworks to track strategic outcomes.

·Proficient in using strategic analysis tools and frameworks (e.g., SWOT, PESTLE, Porter’s Five Forces) to evaluate markets and inform decision-making.

·Exposure to organizational change initiatives and an understanding of the role of strategy in driving transformation.

·Familiarity with AI tools or data analytics platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent.

·Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills including experience preparing presentations and reports for senior stakeholders.

·Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.

Why Join Us?

·Be part of a business at the forefront of digital transformation in Africa.

·Engage in high-impact strategy work with visibility at the executive level.

·Thrive in a culture that values innovation, excellence, and continuous learning.

·Access robust professional development opportunities and career growth pathways.

·Enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefits.

If you’re an analytically minded professional eager to grow your career in strategy within a purpose-driven ICT company, we’d love to hear from you.