Strategy Planning Analyst at GEMS

About the position

Introduction

The position of Strategy Planning Analyst is vacant. The Strategy Planning Analyst will report directly to the Strategy Specialist: Planning and Analysis and forms part of the Office of the Principal Officer Division. The position is based at Head Office in Pretoria.

The total remuneration package for this position is between R611,123 and R 763,835 per annum negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

The closing date for applications will be Thursday, 25 December 2025.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Strategy Planning Analyst will be required to perform the following functions within the Office of the Principal Officer under the supervision of the Strategy Specialist: Planning and Analysis:

• Research and track healthcare market and competitor trends.
• Assist the Strategy Specialist by gathering data that helps inform the future plan.
• Support the Strategy Specialist's work in developing, implementing, and monitoring the Scheme's main strategy.
• Coordinate with different departments to make sure their plans line up with the Scheme's main strategy.
• Provide administrative and support work for special strategy projects.
• Gather data and information needed for reports, presentations, and documents for the Strategy Specialist.
• Assist in sharing information between the strategy team and the Project Management Office (PMO) to help projects run smoothly.
• Contribute to team discussions and suggest ways to improve how the team plans and works.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualification requirements are:

• A Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Strategy, Business Management, or a similar field.
• 2-3 years' experience in a role involving business analysis, planning, or research.

Skills / Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong analytical and good solving problems skills.
• Pays close attention to detail and delivers high quality of work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good time management and handling of multiple tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must have a valid driver's license and own vehicle and be willing to travel at short notice.
• A team player.

Desirable:

• Any understanding of the medical schemes.

Interested?

GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity - submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.

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GEMS adopts a hybrid work model.

GEMS is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with GEMS employment equity plan.

Successful candidates will be required to seek approval to conduct other work outside of GEMS.

GEMS Employees are required to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the organisation's paramount values: Excellence, Member Value, Integrity, Innovation, and Collaboration.