Strategic Programme Lead for Automotive Masterplan

Automotive Industry Transformation Fund; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent automotive organization in South Africa is looking for a Strategic Project Lead to drive key projects within the Automotive Industry Transformation Fund’s mandate. This role includes stakeholder engagement, strategic project management, and policy influence for the South African Automotive Masterplan. Candidates should have significant experience in leading strategic initiatives and strong communication skills. The position offers a market-related salary and contributes to the automotive sector's growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic projects or transformation initiatives.
• Experience in cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Drive policy thought leadership through white papers.
• Integrate SAAM execution into strategic agenda.
• Develop and oversee high-impact projects.

Skills

Leading strategic projects

Stakeholder management

Research and analysis

Excellent English writing

Critical thinking

Education

Honours degree or postgraduate diploma in relevant field

Postgraduate qualification (MBA or related)

Job description

A prominent automotive organization in South Africa is looking for a Strategic Project Lead to drive key projects within the Automotive Industry Transformation Fund’s mandate. This role includes stakeholder engagement, strategic project management, and policy influence for the South African Automotive Masterplan. Candidates should have significant experience in leading strategic initiatives and strong communication skills. The position offers a market-related salary and contributes to the automotive sector's growth.