Cape Town Strategy Lead: Growth & Innovation

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus

Health & retirement benefits

International training programs

Leadership development

Generous time off

Cape Town based role

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Strategy Consultant to spearhead high-impact client engagements in Cape Town, Western Cape. You will lead teams, shape transformative strategies, and advise senior leadership across industries to deliver sustainable growth.

Based in the Cape Town area, you will develop cutting-edge solutions, build strong client relationships, and drive business opportunities while advancing your career in a premier consulting firm.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or MBA required; relevant Bachelor's acceptable.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in strategy consulting or corporate strategy.
• Proven track record leading strategic projects with measurable impact.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of strategic initiatives for diverse clients.
• Direct and mentor project teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Conduct market research and competitive analyses for strategic planning.
• Develop robust financial models and performance metrics to track impact.
• Present recommendations to executive boards and stakeholders.
• Build strong client relationships and understand client objectives.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to proposals.
• Promote best practices and drive innovation within clients and firm.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Data analysis and insights

Education

Master's degree or MBA

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Data visualization tools

Financial modelling tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Strategy Consultant to spearhead high-impact client engagements in Cape Town, Western Cape. You will lead teams, shape transformative strategies, and advise senior leadership across industries to deliver sustainable growth.

Based in the Cape Town area, you will develop cutting-edge solutions, build strong client relationships, and drive business opportunities while advancing your career in a premier consulting firm.