Strategy Director, SSA Growth & M&A

Saint-Gobain; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Construction Products South Africa seeks a senior regional strategist to lead Sub-Saharan Africa growth. You will translate strategy into multi-year plans, assess entry models and coordinate cross-functional teams.

The role demands 10+ years in strategic leadership, experience in M&A and investment-case development, plus executive stakeholder management. An MBA is preferred. Based in Gauteng, Midrand.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Commerce, Economics, Finance, Engineering or related field; MBA preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years in strategic leadership, including 5+ years at senior management level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own SSA growth strategy and roadmap; define market entry and growth plans.
• Lead strategy; manage M&A and partnership activity across the region.
• Prepare evidence-based growth strategies and investment cases for SSA leadership and Group stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with governance, risk, sustainability and investment requirements.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

M&A

Financial modelling

Growth strategy

Education

Degree in Commerce/Economics/Finance/Engineering

MBA or related postgraduate qualification

Job description

Saint-Gobain Construction Products South Africa seeks a senior regional strategist to lead Sub-Saharan Africa growth. You will translate strategy into multi-year plans, assess entry models and coordinate cross-functional teams.

The role demands 10+ years in strategic leadership, experience in M&A and investment-case development, plus executive stakeholder management. An MBA is preferred. Based in Gauteng, Midrand.