General Manager: Strategy

The Organisation requires the services of a General Manager: Strategy & Business Planning in the Chief Operating Officer’s Division. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria. The above position will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer.

**Location**:
GROENKLOOF NATIONAL PARK (HEAD OFFICE)

**Requirements**:

- Be in a position of an NQF Level 7 in Business Administration, Economics, Business Strategy, or related field.
- Have 10 to 15 years of experience in senior management or related roles.
- Have experience in strategy development, business analysis, or corporate development.
- Have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, developing and executing strategies, and making high-level decisions that have a measurable impact on the organisation.
- Knowledge of project management.
- Knowledge of programme management.
- An understanding of financial management.
- Knowledge of organisational design.
- Knowledge of corporate strategy management.
- An understanding of PFMA and relevant regulations.
- Knowledge of the King IV report on corporate governance.
- Knowledge of human resource management.
- Knowledge of statistical methods.
- Knowledge of change management.
- Exceptional analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and inspire cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking skills, with a focus on long-term planning.
- Expertise in market trends, competitor analysis, and identifying growth opportunities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly in presenting complex strategies to senior leadership or stakeholders.
- Presentation and facilitation skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Business acumen.

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead the development of the organization’s overall strategy and align with the government. priorities and programmes.
- Include long-term visioning, growth opportunities, and risk management.
- Translate strategy through strategy map and scorecards.
- Formulating and implementing policies and procedures to support strategic objectives.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to define business goals and direction.
- Integrate and cascade strategic priorities with other support functions.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats. Develop multiple future scenarios.
- Use data and insights to inform strategic decision-making and long-term planning.
- Assess potential risks associated with strategic initiatives and create mitigation plans.
- Continuously review organisational strategy.
- Ensure business strategies are adaptable in a changing environment.
- Identifying and mitigating potential risks to strategic initiatives.
- Overseeing the allocation and utilization of resources to support strategic goals.
- Manage, monitor strategy execution and initiatives.
- Track the implementation of Performance and Operational Plans and monitor performance against set outcomes and outputs.
- Prepare and present high-quality and compliant performance reports against approved Strategic, Annual Performance and Annual Operational Plans to senior management, the Board, the Executive Authority and the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, as prescribed.
- Monitor and report on the progress of the strategy to senior management and the Board.
- Communicate the company’s vision, strategy, and results to stakeholders.
- Managing budgets, forecasting, and ensuring financial viability of strategic and performance plans.
- Oversee the creation of business plans, budgets, and forecasts to support strategic initiatives.
- Oversee the development and implementation of planning, reporting, and monitoring & evaluation systems with optimal utilisation of technology.
- Build relationships with other industry leaders, attend conferences, and stay connected to thought leaders in the field to gain new perspectives.
- Communicating and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for strategic initiatives.
- Communicate strategy to relevant stakeholders and secure and build consensus.
- Coordination and reporting on the participation of SANParks in the Environmental Sector Intergovernmental Structures.
- Encourage teamwork and collaboration.
- Assist and support SANParks wellness programs.
- Coordinate trauma counselling and legal support for staff.
- Implement the personal performance management and learning & development programme of the team.
- Oversee compliance with internal and external audit requirements related to strategy and business performance management.
- Oversee and ensure the integration of strategic risk considerations in strategy and business per