About the position
Strategy is not a slide deck here. It means shaping decisions beside thefounders, then delivering them. Is this you? What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it) Where you'll be doing it What you'll need What you'll get How to apply
Ambiguity brings out your best thinking. You form a view, take ownership andmove important work forward without waiting for a detailed brief. Commerciallyastute and intellectually curious, you enjoy challenging assumptionsrespectfully and want to help build a business rather than advise from thesidelines.
Working alongside two founders, you will shape priorities and lead strategicprojects from problem definition through to execution. Your remit will spancommercial growth, founder-led sales, key client conversations, businessoperations and the assessment of new markets, partnerships and [URL Removed] will turn incomplete information into practical plans while contributing anindependent perspective to consequential decisions.
Inside a lean team of approximately 10 people, you will have close founderaccess and visibility across a growing South African regulatory technology andcredit bureau business. The operation has been stabilised and modernisedfollowing an acquisition and is now preparing for its next stage. The role isprimarily office-based, with some flexibility indicated.
Evidence of strong strategic and commercial judgement is essential, together with analytical problem-solving, stakeholder management and confidence engagingsenior clients in regulated environments. Relevant backgrounds includemanagement or strategy consulting, start-up or scale-up operations,entrepreneurship and professional services. Consulting candidates are likely tobring around three or more years of strong experience. An LLB or legal and regulatory background would be particularly advantageous.
The real draw is unusually broad scope and meaningful influence over businessdirection. You will build expertise across strategy, commercial activity,operations and execution while working directly with founders. Rather thaninheriting a rigid remit, you will help shape the position through the valueyou create.
For a confidential discussion please contact Judy Engelbrecht on LinkedIn,[Phone Number Removed]; or send your CV to [Email Address Removed] - we appreciatethat your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem, just send us what youhave. We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through yourapplication.
Desired Skills:
- LLB
- Analytical problem solving
- stakeholder management
- confidence
- strategy consulting
- scale-up operations
- professional services
Desired Work Experience:
- 2 to 5 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree
