Strategic Operations & Planning Leader (Stellenbosch)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Paid time off

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks an Operations and Strategic Planning Manager to align day-to-day execution with long-term vision. You will develop strategic plans and translate them into actionable initiatives across departments.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Business Administration or Strategic Management and at least 7 years’ experience in operations management, with strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration or Strategic Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in operations management or strategic planning.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the company's strategic plan in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Translate strategic goals into executable operational plans, defining milestones and resource requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of strategic initiatives, monitoring progress and addressing challenges.
• Analyze operational performance data to identify areas for improvement and innovation.
• Develop and manage operational budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions and cross-departmental alignment meetings.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure operational processes are efficient, effective, and support the company's strategic goals.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management on strategic progress and operational performance.

Skills

Strategic planning

Operations management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree in Strategic Management

Tools

Project management tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks an Operations and Strategic Planning Manager to align day-to-day execution with long-term vision. You will develop strategic plans and translate them into actionable initiatives across departments.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Business Administration or Strategic Management and at least 7 years’ experience in operations management, with strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.