Corporate Strategy Consultant

Accenture in South Africa; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Midrand is looking for a Strategy Consultant to join the Corporate Strategy & Growth team. This role involves working with management and the C-Suite to identify growth opportunities, design new businesses, and drive optimization. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of strategy consulting experience, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record with senior executives. Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities await.

Benefits

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of strategy consulting experience.
• Proven success in client engagement and results delivery.
• Experience working with senior management and C-Suite executives.
• Experience in designing and launching new businesses, products, and services.
• Background in corporate strategy, growth strategy, or business development.

Responsibilities

• Identify and shape new growth opportunities.
• Design and launch new businesses and experiences.
• Drive pricing and profit optimization.
• Conduct strategic assessments for growth and efficiency.
• Provide insights for navigating complex industry landscapes.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Presentation abilities

Proficiency in value architecture

Data analysis

Ability to manage multiple deliverables

Experience in strategy development

Client relationship management

Education

Honours degree or higher preferred

Job description

As a strategy consultant, you will join Accenture’s Corporate Strategy & Growth team, working alongside management and the C-Suite at major clients across various industries to identify their next growth opportunities in the age of AI.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and shape new growth opportunities to enhance existing revenue streams and generate new ones—defining where to compete and what to offer.
• Design and launch new businesses, products, services, and experiences that capitalize on business opportunities—shaping strategies to win and accelerate results.
• Drive pricing and profit optimization to fuel growth.
• Conduct strategic assessments to identify growth, efficiency, and competitive differentiation opportunities.
• Refresh corporate strategies and realign organizations to cascade strategy and measure success—accelerating, amplifying, and sustaining growth.
• Provide insights and strategic recommendations to help clients navigate complex industry landscapes and regulatory environments.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Lead and support strategic projects from ideation to execution.
• Conduct market and primary research to inform strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with clients to identify, shape, and size growth opportunities, developing holistic solutions that connect propositions to enablement.
• Develop business models, define value drivers, and create financial projections.
• Facilitate workshops and presentations for senior executives and stakeholders.
• Structure traditional consulting commercial deals and shape innovative partnerships.
• Support business and team growth through sales, team development, and recruiting.
• Mentor junior team members to foster professional growth.
• Help build a culture of value and entrepreneurship within the team and broader networks.

Skills Required:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in value architecture, financial modeling, and data analysis.
• Experience in strategy development and execution.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and internal teams.

Must Have Experience:

• Minimum of 3+ years of strategy consulting experience.
• Proven success in client engagement and results delivery.
• Experience working with senior management and C-Suite executives.
• Experience in designing and launching new businesses, products, and services.
• Background in corporate strategy, growth strategy, or business development.
• Honours degree or higher preferred.

Good to Have:

• Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Experience in launching new initiatives.
• Business design and architecture skills.
• Design thinking experience.

What’s in it for you:

• Opportunity to work with leading companies across industries.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and innovative practices.
• Career development and global advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment.
• Resources and support for personal and professional growth.