STRATEGY MANAGER
Reference Number: MMH260127-1
Closing Date: 05 February 2026
Position Type: Permanent
Role Family: Operations
Cluster: International
Remote Opportunity: Some of the time
Location: Maseru, Lesotho
INTRODUCTION
An opportunity exists to join this people-centric company in the above capacity. Metropolitan Lesotho is a subsidiary of Momentum Metropolitan Group, a company registered on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
We are currently looking for a result-oriented individual for the position of Strategy Manager, based in Maseru, Lesotho. The incumbent will report directly to the Managing Director.
DISCLAIMER
As an applicant, please verify the legitimacy of this job advert on our company career page.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Strategy Manager supports the Managing Director of Metropolitan Lesotho to translate strategic vision into actionable plans while navigating challenges and ensuring sustainable success.
The role facilitates and coordinates the development and implementation of the company’s strategic plans to drive growth, improve performance, and achieve company goals through:
- Analysing market trends and company performance
- Identifying opportunities and weaknesses
- Collaborating with Executive and Senior Management to create actionable plans
The role also provides analytical, research, administrative, and strategic support to the Managing Director.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Commerce, Business Economics, Finance, or a relevant qualification
Experience
- 5–7 years’ relevant experience in business strategy or a related role
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Financial Services (added advantage)
- Working knowledge of market research and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Soft Copy, SNAP, Harmony, or relevant programming languages)
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office 365
- Extensive knowledge in data analytics and reporting
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, plan, implement, and manage a business strategy framework for Metropolitan Lesotho
- Drive achievement of sales targets across products and market channels to meet financial goals
- Lead strategic research processes ensuring effectiveness in performance and deliverables
- Monitor and track expenditure and pricing models to maximize cost-benefit ratios
- Conduct and/or coordinate comprehensive industry and competitor research and analysis
- Build and maintain strong internal and external working relationships
- Ensure alignment of operational plans and budgets to overall business strategy
- Work closely with the CFO to disseminate financial information for strategic analysis
- Develop and implement business performance metrics
- Coordinate consolidation of business reporting for committees
- Present performance data in clear, understandable formats
- Assist in driving and aligning the Balanced Scorecard across business areas
COMPETENCIES
- Business Acumen
- Analytical Thinking & Data Analysis
- Drive for Results
- Collaboration & Impactful Influence
- Client & Stakeholder Commitment
- Change Leadership & Innovation
- Self-awareness, Resilience & Emotional Intelligence
- Diversity, Inclusiveness & Empathy
- Environmental Scanning & Strategic Alignment