Strategic Innovation Leader

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, ZA seeks a Director of Strategy and Innovation to steer the company’s strategic initiatives and growth. Based on-site, the role requires a visionary leader with deep market insights and tech foresight to identify opportunities and foster innovation.

The candidate will shape long-term vision, translate strategy into actionable plans, and manage a team of strategy and innovation professionals toward sustained competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Finance, or related field.
• PhD is a plus.
• Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in corporate strategy, strategic planning, management consulting, or innovation leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the company's overall strategic plan, aligning objectives with market opportunities.
• Lead identification and evaluation of new ventures, partnerships, and acquisitions.
• Champion innovation initiatives and adoption of new technologies.
• Conduct market analysis, competitive intelligence, and trend forecasting.
• Develop frameworks for strategic decision-making and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with executives to translate strategy into actionable plans.
• Oversee strategic project execution within timelines and budgets.
• Mentor and lead strategy and innovation professionals.

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, ZA seeks a Director of Strategy and Innovation to steer the company’s strategic initiatives and growth. Based on-site, the role requires a visionary leader with deep market insights and tech foresight to identify opportunities and foster innovation.

The candidate will shape long-term vision, translate strategy into actionable plans, and manage a team of strategy and innovation professionals toward sustained competitive advantage.