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SEACOM South Africa

Market and Strategy Analyst

Johannesburg

Market and Strategy Analyst

SEACOM South Africa | Johannesburg

JOB DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will report to the Group Chief Strategy & Business Management Officer, and will be responsible for, inter alia, the following:

Key Performance Area:

  • Conduct in-depth market, industry, and competitor analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks that inform strategic planning.
  • Support the development and refinement of corporate and business unit strategies by providing data-driven insights and analysis.
  • Build and maintain data-driven analytical models and business cases to evaluate strategic initiatives, investments, and new market entry opportunities.
  • Support preparation of strategy updates and presentations for Exco and Board-level audiences.
  • Drive cross-functional strategic projects, tracking initiative progress and ensuring delivery of key milestones
  • Monitor and track progress of key strategic initiatives, providing analytical support to assess performance against defined milestones.
  • Develop dashboards and performance measurement tools to track KPIs and support performance management processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather inputs, conduct research, and ensure strategic recommendations are grounded in operational realities.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of strategic planning processes, tools, and templates across the organization.
  • Contribute to shaping and delivering the outcomes of the company’s 5-year plan by providing analytical and research support

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Engineering, or a related analytical field.
  • A postgraduate qualification is advantageous but not required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

  • 3–5 years of experience in a corporate strategy team, management consulting, or a related strategic or analytical role.
  • Demonstrated ability to support strategic planning processes, conduct market research, and develop business cases or strategic insights.
  • Prior experience or strong interest in the ICT, telecommunications, or technology sector is strongly preferred

​REQUIRED KEY COMPETENCIES/ATTRIBUTES:

  • Understanding of performance measurement principles and the application of KPI frameworks to track strategic outcomes.
  • Proficient in using strategic analysis tools and frameworks (e.g., SWOT, PESTLE, Porter’s Five Forces) to evaluate markets and inform decision-making.
  • Exposure to organizational change initiatives and an understanding of the role of strategy in driving transformation.
  • Familiarity with AI tools or data analytics platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills including experience preparing presentations and reports for senior stakeholders.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.

Interested people should please submit an updated and condensed CV by clicking Apply Now.

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