Continuously evaluate short, medium and long-term strategic objectives for the organisation to ensure the attainment of the long-term goals.
Engage with the Board and key shareholders to ensure alignment between the organisational strategy and their expectations.
Develop the overarching strategic direction and plan for the Organisation.
Define key operational plans and targets in consultation with the Group Executive Team that will ensure these goals are met and exceeded.
Develop concrete plans for the ongoing investment in the required infrastructure and projects needed to drive strategic execution of the Organisation.
Ensure implementation and compliance of the requisite organisational policies and processes, legal requirements and governance best practice at all times.
Engage with the Board and Executive Chairman on a regular basis to provide feedback regarding the performance of the organisation and to provide input as required to ensure all governance, risk and fiduciary duties and obligations are met.
Ensure the dividend flow from the investment portfolio meets set targets.
Serve on investment and subsidiary Boards as required and ensure corrective measures are applied where required.
Engage with Chief Investment Officer to proactively develop and adjust Group investment strategy in terms of active and passive investment portfolios
Oversee the development of the Group organisational culture, structure and processes, in collaboration with the Group Executive Team.
Engage with and challenge individual members of the Group Executive Team, members (including drawing up development plans) to drive excellence at all times.
Set the targets for diversity and inclusion with the Group Executive Team and ensure that compliance with local legislation is always maintained.
Ensure that a Succession Plan is in place for all key positions as identified.
Identify potential cross-subsidiary collaboration opportunities that would drive the strategic objectives of the Organisation.
Collaborate with the Group Executive Team to build an understanding of the profitability and efficiency of the entire Group and look for opportunities to improve profitability for the Organisation.
Risk management – understand, outline and manage the key risks identified in the Group (including subsidiaries and portfolio companies) to report and raise in the appropriate forums.
Drive the development of and coordinate the implementation of appropriate service standards and SLAs and task key executives with compliance to them.
Manage and report on risk and compliance.
Ensure implementation and compliance of the requisite Group policies and processes, legal requirements and governance best practice.
QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES
Qualifications
MBA in strategic management or a business-related field
Post-graduate qualification in IT, Commerce, Engineering or Business Management
MBA/ or Executive Leadership Program will be an added advantage
Experience
Relevant of 15 years working experience with leading edge multi-sector industrial organisations and operating at senior executive levels.
Strategic leadership and direction of similar size organisation within the South African or Regional environment
Industrial sector experience
Competencies
Ability to analyse complex data and formulate meaningful insights.
Ability to set realistic expectations around cost and timing (projects).
Ability to identify potential business and enable business capability.
Ability to drive cross functional collaboration, develop cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working towards solutions which generally benefit all involved parties.
Well-developed relationship building skills.
Strong conflict management and negotiation skills.
Excellent communication skills
Ability to understand business needs and communicate complex systems simply.
Ability to negotiate and achieve targets
Corporate Strategy and external stakeholder Management
Ability to lead effectively by demonstrating personal drive and strategic thinking.
