Strategic Operations Executive — Johannesburg

Fuels Industry Association of South Africa; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industry association seeks a Head of Strategy and Operations for a full-time, on-site role in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will work closely with the Chief Executive to shape strategic direction and lead organizational planning. Responsibilities include driving performance through KPIs, managing operational workflows, and ensuring governance excellence. Candidates should have 7–10 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. PMP certification is preferred, making this a great opportunity for forward-thinking leaders in the sector.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years’ experience in operations management, project management, policy coordination, or executive support.
• Experience ideally within an association or similar environment.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi‑year strategic planning and annual business planning.
• Drive organisational performance through KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks.
• Support policy development and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure governance excellence and manage operational efficiency.
• Provide executive‑level support to the Chief Executive.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Project management capability

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field

Tools

Project management tools

Performance reporting tools

Job description

A leading industry association seeks a Head of Strategy and Operations for a full-time, on-site role in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will work closely with the Chief Executive to shape strategic direction and lead organizational planning. Responsibilities include driving performance through KPIs, managing operational workflows, and ensuring governance excellence. Candidates should have 7–10 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. PMP certification is preferred, making this a great opportunity for forward-thinking leaders in the sector.