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Industry Development Planner

Job in Sandton, 2172, South Africa
Listing for: Industrial Development Corporation
Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Corporate Strategy, Operations Manager
  • Business
    Corporate Strategy, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Industry Development Planner (Fixed Term Contract 2 years)

Industry Development Planner (Fixed Term Contract 2 years)

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  • 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 “thought leader” within sustainable industrial development and identify areas of opportunities within value chains, including linkages, synergies and adjacencies between sectors.
  • In collaboration with Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and Research and Information (R&I), inform industries of the future so as to optimally plan for impact and sustainability.
  • Define implementation plans to progress towards the desired future state, including immediate and emerging priorities.
  • Actively workshop and collaborate across SBUs and teams to influence thinking in order to optimise the delivery of plans.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Internal / Operational Processes
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  • დროსidage of industry road maps and identify shortterm (immediate), mediumterm (emerging) and long term (imagined) priorities.
  • Together with SBUs or Projects develop clear, tangible implementation plans for industry/value chain development following consultation with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
  • Compile analytical frameworks for sectors.
  • Provide future industry insights to SBU and Projects Head to influence the SBU’s short‑medium term industry development strategies.
  • Lead or participate in industry development Steering Committees / Forums to inform industry development initiatives.
  • Ongoing engagement with Operations and Support Units to ensure that industry development strategies are optimally executed and updated/refined where strategies prove not to yield the desired outcomes.
  • Identification and management of risks relating to industry development strategies.
  • Provide value‑adding input and guidance to the Client Support & Growth teams and to ensure that investee companies contribute to overall industry development goals.
  • Participate i‑ad‑hoc and unscheduled strategic interventions required to address challenges / priorities in the industry/value chain or the IDC.
  • Actively engage relevant industry stakeholders and participate and represent the IDC in industry forums (internal and external) to:
    • Influence the goalsīgsquestions , objectives, activities and initiatives of such forums (and participating parties) to ensure that the IDC’s ultimate industry development goals are achieved.
    • Learn from industry stakeholders / parties participating in industry forums.
    • 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, e.g., through publication of articles, speeches at conferences, and social media presence.
  • Ensure service excellence.
  • Contribute towards the development of competencies and knowledge of industries within the organisation.
  • Coaching and mentoring of peers.
  • Keep up to date with the latest industry developments (conferences,.case  , literature reviews and internal IDC engagement).
  • Participate and lead knowledge sharing in the team and cross‑functional.
  • MBA or Master’s would be an advantage.

Industry Development & Execution mind‑set

Micro and macro‑economic thinking

Forward & strategic thinking

Stakeholder Management

Strategic planning and directing

  • Presentation and communication skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Relationship building and networking skills
  • Persuading and influencing skills
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Leading and coordinating
  • Ability to work effectively within teams

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • 8‑10 years’ industry experience, including strategy development & implementation
  • Sound knowledge and practical understanding of:
    • global industries and value chains
    • global saját markets
    • regulatory landscape and alternative-major frameworks
    • economic policy
Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Finance

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