Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF L7) / National Higher Diploma (Old) / Advanced Diploma (NQF L7) in Business Science or Health/ Natural Science. 
• Post graduate qualification (NQF L8) in Strategic Management/Project Management/Future Studies/Economics/Business Administration will be an added advantage. 
• 6 years business research and/ or planning experience

Competency requirements

• Strong communications skills (verbal, written, presentation) 
• Experience in consulting (internal or external) 
• Knowledge and use of strategic management frameworks, tools and methodologies 
• Ability to undertake research 
• Deep knowledge and awareness of current trends 
• Proven track record in delivering projects (Change/strategy implementation/Business Process Re Engineering 
• Project management skills 
• Strong group facilitation skills

Principal accountabilities & key performance areas

• Align strategic management processes, resource-planning and departmental goals with the overall strategy of the HPCSA. 
• Provide support and insight into significant organizational changes (e.g. shift in strategic focus/ digitization).
• Assist the departmental and divisional heads in aligning departmental and divisional goals to the organization’s overall strategy and strategic goals. 
• Facilitate the strategic planning processes and conversations within HPCSA structures. 
• Monitor the evolution of strategic management best practice models. 
• Undertake benchmarking exercises with peer organizations across the sector. 
• Construct forecasts and analytical models which will inform the strategy. 
• Perform other ad-hoc requests by Head of Division: Strategy & EPMO and the Registrar/CEO.