Job Description

To formulate and support the implementation of IDC industry development strategies towards the achievement of industry development goals.To develop and maintain relevant stakeholder relations (internal and external) at all levels, including engagement with relevant government bodies to influence sector-specific policies, regulations, inc...POSITION INFO:To formulate and support the implementation of IDC industry development strategies towards the achievement of industry development goals.To develop and maintain relevant stakeholder relations (internal and external) at all levels, including engagement with relevant government bodies to influence sector-specific policies, regulations, incentives, etc.Position IDC as a xc3xa2xe2x82xacxc5x93thought-leaderxc3xa2xe2x82xacxc2x9d within sustainable industrial development and identify areas of opportunities within value chains, including linkages, synergies and adjacencies between sectors.In collaboration with different units in the IDC, inform industries of the future so as to optimally plan for impact and sustainabilityDefine implementation plan to progress towards desired future state, including immediate and emerging prioritiesActively workshop and collaborate across SBUs and teams to influence thinking in order to optimise delivery of plansQualification

• Minimum qualification: relevant commercial or technical Honours Degree or equivalent qualification.
• MBA or Masterxc3xa2xe2x82xacxe2x84xa2s would be an advantage.

Knowledge Skills

• 8-10 yearsxc3xa2xe2x82xacxe2x84xa2 industry experience, including strategy development implementation
• Sound knowledge and practical understanding of: -

• global industries and value chains
• global markets
• technology landscape
• regulatory landscape and alternative frameworks
• economic policy
• future trends (local and global)
• emerging industries
• Good networks within industry in both private and public space
• Experience in coaching and mentoring of team members

Internal /Operational Processes

• Lead the formulation of industry road maps and identify short term (immediate), medium term (emerging) and long term (imagined) priorities
• Together internal stakeholders develop clear, tangible xc3x82 xc3x82 implementation plans for sector development following consultation xc3x82 xc3x82 with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Compile analytical frameworks for sectors
• Provide future industry insights to SBU and Projects Head to influence the SBUxc3xa2xe2x82xacxe2x84xa2s short-medium term industry development strategies
• Monitor / review actual vs anticipated developmental trajectory of industries and subsectors and take corrective measures (revision of strategies / focus areas / action plans) as required.
• Lead or participate in industry development Steering Committees / Forums to inform industry development initiatives
• Ongoing engagement with Ops and Support Units to ensure that industry development strategies are optimally executed and updated / refined where strategies prove to not yield the desired
• Identification and management of risks relating to industry development strategies
• Provide value-adding input and guidance to the Client Support Growth teams and to the SBUs to ensure that investee companies are contributing to overall industry development goals
• Participate in ad hoc and unscheduled strategic interventions required to address challenges / priorities in the sector or the IDC

Customer Focus Stakeholder Management

• Actively engage relevant industry stakeholders and participate and represent the IDC in industry forums (internal and external) to :
• influence the goals, objectives, activities and initiatives of such forums (and participating parties) to ensure that the IDCxc3xa2xe2x82xacxe2x84xa2s ultimate industry development goals are achieved
• learn from industry stakeholders / parties participating in industry
• create a conducive environment for the development / growth of industries and/or their subsectors
• Clearly articulate and communicate the industry / sector-specific strategies within the IDC and the larger external stakeholder group, eg through publication of articles, speeches at conferences, social media presence;
• Ensure service excellence.

Learning, Leadership People Growth

• Contribute towards the development of competencies and knowledge of industries within the organisation.
• Coaching and Mentoring of peers
• Keep up to date with latest industry developments (conferences, sector forums, literature reviews and internal IDC engagement)
• Participate and lead knowledge sharing in the team and cross functional

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