Strategy and Research Manager

5 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Mindworx Consulting Full time
Research Coordination and Management:
  • Research concepts and industry relevant to programmes to assist programme managers with the information required administer research activities, compile research reports and/or commission research, coordinate the review draft and/or validation of research reports
  • Review and analyse gathered research information and various sets of data (including statistical data) to develop a view on programmatic delivery and impact on KT and compile thought leadership articles and/or factsheets
  • Enhance KT's ideation through a creation of an information hub and guiding process and contents for innovation of existing and of new ideas/initiatives include coordinate platforms (seminars, webinars, etc.) for sharing KT research reports
Strategy Analysis:
  • Manage and coordinate development and review of 5 Year Strategic Plan
  • Manage and coordinate the activities relating to annual performance planning and the compilation of KT Annual Performance Plan (APP) as well as Operations Plan
  • Compile and present the consolidated APP and Operations Plan
Knowledge Management:
  • Monitor and evaluate the implementation and performance of various programmes in line with the APP
  • Manage and distribute internal and external knowledge from research in relation to the relevance and impact on the achievement of KT strategic objectives
  • Contribute relevant programme information to support the ideation, validation and solution development
Service Provider Management:
  • Develop appropriate service provider contracts within the PMO function, negotiated for the benefit of KT
  • Manage and monitor the delivery of outsourced service provider work for the PMO functions
Team Cohesion:
  • Support team members in their duties and contribute to a cohesive team effort
  • Representing the company very well when engaging with external stakeholders and answering queries regarding the role and services of the company
Formal Qualification/Degree:
  • University degree in a related subject
  • Postgraduate degree related to research and strategy
Work Experience (What kind of experience is needed in order to do this job?):
  • 5+ years experience in research and analysis capability
  • Strategy development and management capability
  • Programme management experience


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