Strategic Growth Executive

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Cortez Executive Search (Pty) Ltd Full time

Cortez Executive Search (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Strategic Growth Executive to drive business development, market expansion efforts, and country growth across all sectors in Africa. This executive will support critical industries while unlocking the full potential of our client's brand.

The ideal candidate must have a proven track record of delivering superior performance through sustainable business practices. Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and implementing company vision and strategy
  • Driving business development, market expansion efforts, and country growth across all sectors
  • Leading day-to-day management, including operational, technical delivery, commercial, and financial management

The successful candidate will possess at least 15 years of experience within an engineering/related field, 10 years in senior management, and 5 years in senior management roles for consulting, advisory, or related. They must also have knowledge-based business experience as a Managing Director, Chief Executive, Operations Director, or Executive Director. Furthermore, they should have experience dealing with Board responsibilities and functions and have led a business with a billion/s turnover. A record of sales generation and market development is also essential.

This role requires well-developed leadership, management, strategy, business development, and personal mastery skills. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of company finances and repositioning critical financial drivers, delivering top percentile financial performance. They should be able to drive operational performance leading a safe and secure environment, develop solutions, and deploy capabilities dealing with complexity. Excellent communication and customer relationship building skills are also necessary. Finally, the ability to lead and implement company-wide programs, manage risks at the enterprise level, and develop people at the organizational level are key requirements.



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