Digital Strategy & Transformation Consultant (Hybrid)

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Exposure to transformation projects

Generous annual leave

Performance-based bonuses

Networking opportunities

Clear career progression

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Management Consultant to lead Digital Strategy and Transformation initiatives from its East London office. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote work, guiding clients through strategy development to execution, leveraging AI, cloud, and data analytics to drive efficiency and competitive advantage.

You will analyze current capabilities, design roadmaps, and help teams deliver digital transformation while communicating findings to senior leadership with clarity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, business, CS, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of digital strategy, IT consulting, or digital transformation experience.
• Strong understanding of digital technologies, platforms, and trends.
• Experience developing and implementing digital strategies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Effective communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with project management methodologies.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment (remote + office).
• Familiarity with agile methodologies is a plus.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive digital strategies aligned with client business objectives.
• Assess current digital maturity and identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Advise on the adoption of new technologies, such as AI, cloud computing, and data analytics.
• Create roadmaps for digital transformation initiatives, including implementation plans.
• Facilitate workshops with clients to define digital strategies and priorities.
• Manage project teams and ensure the successful delivery of digital transformation projects.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of digital solutions.
• Analyze digital market trends and competitive landscapes.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of digital initiatives.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to senior leadership.

Skills

Digital strategy

IT consulting

Digital transformation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Agile familiarity

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / Business / CS or related field

Job description

Placements24 invites a Management Consultant to lead Digital Strategy and Transformation initiatives from its East London office. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote work, guiding clients through strategy development to execution, leveraging AI, cloud, and data analytics to drive efficiency and competitive advantage.

You will analyze current capabilities, design roadmaps, and help teams deliver digital transformation while communicating findings to senior leadership with clarity