Strategic Planning Manager - Hybrid, Stellenbosch

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to senior leadership

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a Strategic Planning Manager who will shape the company’s future by developing and communicating long-term plans. You will analyze markets, assess competition, and translate data into strategic initiatives to drive growth and leadership.

The role requires strong analytical skills, 7+ years in strategic planning or related fields, and collaboration with senior leadership to implement impactful strategies in a hybrid Stellenbosch environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Economics or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in strategic planning, corporate development, or management consulting.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent research, report writing and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and strategic analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and refinement of annual and long-term strategic plans.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and industry trend assessments.
• Collaborate with department heads to align initiatives with capabilities and goals.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support recommendations.
• Prepare presentations for senior management and board outlining strategy.
• Monitor execution and suggest adjustments to achieve objectives in Stellenbosch.

Skills

Market research

Strategic analysis

Financial modeling

Presentation skills

Report writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Business Admin/Strategy

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a Strategic Planning Manager who will shape the company’s future by developing and communicating long-term plans. You will analyze markets, assess competition, and translate data into strategic initiatives to drive growth and leadership.

The role requires strong analytical skills, 7+ years in strategic planning or related fields, and collaboration with senior leadership to implement impactful strategies in a hybrid Stellenbosch environment.