Associate Consultant - Digital Strategy

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Mentorship and training

Flexible remote/hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Associate Consultant for a distinguished management consultancy in Centurion to support the Digital Strategy team. You will assist senior consultants with market analysis, technology trend identification, and roadmaps for digital transformation initiatives.

The role offers mentorship and training, exposure to cutting-edge digital projects for prominent clients, and a flexible hybrid-work arrangement from Centurion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 1–3 years of experience in digital strategy, technology consulting, or business analysis.
• Familiarity with AI, Cloud, Data Analytics and IoT; strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support senior consultants in digital maturity assessments and identifying strategic opportunities.
• Research technologies, market trends and best practices in digital transformation.
• Develop digital strategy roadmaps, business cases and implementation plans.
• Prepare presentation materials and reports communicating findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and client IT departments to understand capabilities and constraints.

Skills

Digital strategy

Market analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished management consultancy, is seeking an ambitious Associate Consultant to join their growing Digital Strategy team in Centurion. In this role, you will assist senior consultants in advising clients on leveraging digital technologies to achieve their strategic objectives. Your work will involve market analysis, technology trend identification, and developing roadmaps for digital transformation initiatives. This position offers a unique chance to build a career in digital consulting, contributing to innovative projects that redefine business operations in the Gauteng region and beyond, within a forward-thinking and globally connected firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior consultants in conducting digital maturity assessments and identifying strategic digital opportunities for clients.
• Research emerging technologies, market trends, and best practices in digital transformation.
• Assist in developing digital strategy roadmaps, business cases, and implementation plans.
• Prepare presentation materials and reports to effectively communicate findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and client IT departments to understand technical capabilities and constraints.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in digital strategy, technology consulting, or business analysis.
• Familiarity with digital technologies such as AI, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, and IoT.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with a keen interest in technology's business impact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement planning.
• Extensive mentorship and training programs to accelerate career growth in digital consulting.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge digital projects for prominent clients.
• Flexible work arrangements, supporting a remote and hybrid working model from Centurion.