Cape Town Strategy Lead - Growth & Transformation

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical and retirement plans

International assignments

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking an accomplished Lead Strategy Consultant to spearhead strategic initiatives for a diverse client portfolio, focusing on business optimization and sustainable growth.

You will diagnose complex organizational challenges, develop innovative strategies, and guide implementation to achieve tangible results, leveraging extensive experience in strategic planning, operational improvement and market analysis.

Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance or Strategy.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive management consulting experience, with a focus on strategy and optimization.
• Proven expertise in strategic planning frameworks, business process re-engineering, and performance management.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic consulting projects for key clients.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis and financial modeling.
• Develop strategic plans and roadmaps for operational improvement.
• Facilitate workshops with senior stakeholders to align strategy.
• Oversee execution of initiatives and mentor consultants.
• Build strong client relationships and identify upsell opportunities.
• Contribute to thought leadership and business development.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial modeling

Market analysis

Education

MBA or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance or Strategy

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking an accomplished Lead Strategy Consultant to spearhead strategic initiatives for a diverse client portfolio, focusing on business optimization and sustainable growth.

You will diagnose complex organizational challenges, develop innovative strategies, and guide implementation to achieve tangible results, leveraging extensive experience in strategic planning, operational improvement and market analysis.