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Strategic Initiatives Lead

The Unlimited

. Partner with the CEO to shape strategic priorities .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeDurban • South AfricaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with a proven ability to lead initiatives that drive business transformation and performance. Leverages AI and technology to enhance decision-making and create measurable business value.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic Project LeadershipBusiness TransformationAI and Technology SolutionsCommercial AcumenAnalytical Capability

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Hard Skills
Strategy DevelopmentBusiness TransformationOperations ManagementFinancial AnalysisTechnology ImplementationProject ManagementData AnalysisPerformance ImprovementDecision-MakingGrowth Strategy
Soft Skills
Strategic ThinkingProblem-SolvingInfluencing SkillsOwnershipAccountability
Tools & Technologies
AI SolutionsAutomation ToolsBusiness Intelligence SoftwareData Analytics PlatformsProject Management Software
Industry Keywords
ConsultingCommercial LeadershipFinanceEconomicsBusiness Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Partner with the CEO to shape strategic priorities
  • Solve complex business challenges
  • Lead high-impact initiatives influencing the organisation’s future direction
  • Accelerate business performance and unlock growth opportunities
  • Drive transformation across the business
  • Own and lead at least 2–3 strategic projects each year on behalf of the CEO
  • Drive strategic initiatives from concept through implementation and measurable business impact
  • Identify, adopt, and leverage AI and technology-enabled solutions
  • Improve organisational performance, scalability, and competitive advantage
  • Identify opportunities, influence decisions, and deliver results

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years' experience in strategy, consulting, commercial leadership, business transformation, operations, finance, technology, or a related environment
  • Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or a related field
  • Exceptional strategic thinking and structured problem-solving capability
  • Strong commercial acumen and ability to identify opportunities that create measurable business value
  • Proven track record of leading initiatives and delivering successful business outcomes
  • Ability to navigate complexity, simplify ambiguity, and drive execution
  • Experience leveraging AI, automation, or technology to improve business performance, decision-making, or growth
  • Strong analytical capability and ability to translate insights into action
  • Confidence and credibility to engage, influence, and challenge senior stakeholders
  • High degree of ownership, accountability, and personal drive

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Opportunity to gain enterprise-wide exposure
  • Work alongside senior leaders
  • Build leadership capability for progression into a senior executive leadership role within approximately three years