Corporate Strategy Manager – National University of Science and Technology

Corporate Services
Windhoek
January 15, 2026
Full Time Contract

Job Description

UST seeks an experienced and strategic thinker and implementer for the role of Manager: Corporate Strategy. This role is pivotal in driving institutional strategic planning, project management, and performance monitoring to ensure alignment with the university’s long-term objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement frameworks for institutional strategic planning and monitoring, ensuring these processes are robust and aligned with organisational objectives.
  • Facilitate strategic planning workshops and stakeholder consultations while coordinating the development and review of corporate and departmental plans.
  • Conduct research and strategic data analysis to inform decision-making and centrally coordinate university projects to ensure effective delivery.
  • Develop project plans including engagement strategies, communication protocols, change impact assessments, and cost analyses.
  • Monitor interdependencies and resource allocation across projects, facilitate monthly progress meetings, and uphold high standards of project reporting.
  • Apply the Balanced Scorecard methodology to track organisational performance, monitor and evaluate institutional progress against strategic objectives, and prepare quarterly and annual reports for executive review.
  • Drive alignment of departmental strategies with institutional goals.
  • Lead business process mapping and re-engineering initiatives.
  • Perform any other reasonable responsibilities as assigned by superiors.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor (Honours) degree (NQF Level 8) in Strategy, Business Management, Industrial Psychology or a related field.
  • Complemented certification in Balanced Scorecard (BSP) or Change Management.
  • Eight (8) years’ relevant experience in strategic planning or project management environments of which at least three years must have been in a supervisory role within a Higher Education or a similarly complex organisation.
  • A relevant Master’s degree will be an advantage.
  • Demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the higher education landscape, Integrated Strategic Business Plan (ISBP) reporting requirements, national development plans, and international trends to ensure strategic alignment and global competitiveness.
  • Proven experience in strategy formulation, organisational performance tracking, and strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and presentation as well as strong facilitation capabilities.
  • High-level project management and organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools such as MS Project is required.
  • Knowledge of compliance and governance within publicly funded organisations.
  • Strategic agility and decision-making, organisational positioning and problem-solving, effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to inspire and manage diverse teams.
  • No prior employment-related disciplinary records or integrity concerns.
  • Qualifications must be certified by the Police within the last three (3) months.
  • A Police Clearance Certificate (Certificate of Conduct) not older than six (6) months must accompany all applications.
  • All foreign qualifications must be validated by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA).

Salary

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How to Apply

Apply via the Direct-Hire system at: https://nustjobs.mcidirecthire.com/Vacancy/ViewDetails?parameters=q4%2f37VDQTFWXnK7wNIeCPX9sTCZZnYLsDdq7KgS8yXnaVGi3dWn1YDxG8HqVlUS5x3O%2fqn%2bN7Y9FeKUGGQJOlnj2pFkQ3NRKqSJG%2bKywimNNHvXM1132TioWp5hmqDHXH8L6Fzoid7YqCB581EUnhw%3d%3d. For inquiries, contact Ms Jean Kazimbu (Human Capital Business Partner) at Tel: 061-207 2829 or Email: [email protected]. CLOSING DATE: 23 JANUARY 2026.

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