Strategic Planning & Analytics Manager — Hybrid

Rand Mutual - RMA; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Rand Mutual Assurance in Johannesburg seeks a Strategy Support Manager to shape and execute strategic initiatives across the group. You will report to the Head: Strategy and collaborate with senior leadership to develop plans aligned with long-term goals and improve decision-making across functions.

You will lead strategic planning, market intelligence, performance management, financial analysis, and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (NQF Level 9) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in management consulting and/or similar corporate strategy roles.
• Excellent understanding of business operations and procedures.
• Strong data/information sourcing and analysing to drive strategic insight.
• Experience in project execution.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head: Strategy in developing the strategic plan/framework and annual operating plans.
• Assist in formalising and documenting the strategic planning process.
• Gather and analyse relevant data to inform strategic decision-making.
• Prepare strategic planning materials and facilitate strategic planning sessions.
• Ensure alignment between Group Strategy, IAH, and functional business plans.
• Help communicate the strategy clearly to all internal and external stakeholders.
• Support KPI development and dashboards to track strategic objectives.
• Conduct financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare presentations for executive meetings and board materials.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Master’s degree (NQF Level 9)

Job description

Rand Mutual Assurance in Johannesburg seeks a Strategy Support Manager to shape and execute strategic initiatives across the group. You will report to the Head: Strategy and collaborate with senior leadership to develop plans aligned with long-term goals and improve decision-making across functions.

You will lead strategic planning, market intelligence, performance management, financial analysis, and stakeholder communications.