Job Description
Job Description
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A CAPABLE TEAM PLAYER
We are seeking a dynamic, exceptional, forward-thinking, and strategic leader to drive our Strategy and Transformation function as part of our executive leadership team.
Head Strategy and Transformation
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Head Strategy and Transformation is responsible for leading the development, execution, and monitoring of corporate strategy and transformation initiatives. The role drives the organization’s strategic agenda, including digital transformation, data analytics, and organizational change. It also provides strategic oversight of data protection, ensuring that data governance, privacy, and compliance are fully embedded within all strategy and transformation initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
* Leads the development of long-term corporate strategy and business plans.
* Conducts market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and scenario planning.
* Leads enterprise transformation initiatives such as digital transformation (AI, cloud, automation), business process re-engineering, and new business models.
* Monitors and evaluates business strategy performance.
* Tracks progress against strategic objectives, KPIs, and targets.
* Ensures that data protection principles are embedded in:
* Corporate strategy
* Transformation programmes
* Digital initiatives (AI, cloud, analytics)
* Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, including data protection privacy laws and confidentiality requirements.
* Leverages analytics to monitor trends and performance patterns, generate insights for strategic decision-making, and integrate business intelligence tools into strategy management.
* Identifies and tracks risks associated with strategic and transformation initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications & Experience
* Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies, Marketing, Telecommunications, IT, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or any related field.
* MBA/MBL or equivalent is a must.
* Relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
* Membership of a recognized professional body.
* Minimum of eight (8) years’ relevant experience in strategy, consulting, telecoms, operations, ICT operations, or equivalent.
* Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience at a senior managerial level.
* Proven experience in strategy development and execution, digital transformation, and the telecom/IT industry, with strong expertise in corporate strategy formulation and execution, market analysis, and business modelling.
Competencies and Skills
* Strategic thinking and foresight.
* Market intelligence and competitive insight.
* Financial and business acumen.
* Leadership and influence.
* Enterprise transformation leadership.
* Strong stakeholder management and negotiation capabilities.
* High proficiency in structuring and leading change using established frameworks (e.g., ADKAR) to minimize employee resistance and drive a culture of innovation.
* Ability to deconstruct ambiguous problems, analyze market trends, and develop data-backed strategic roadmaps.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications (application letter, detailed CV, and contact details of three professional referees) to:
Email: careers@telone.co.zw
Careers Portal: http://careers.telone.co.zw/
Closing Date: 13 July 2026
TelOne is an equal opportunity employer, and suitably qualified female candidates as well as persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.