Innovation & Strategy Consultant — Hybrid, Drive Growth

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Health and retirement plans

Professional development and industry

Hybrid work model

Collaborative team environment

Impact on client success and industry

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, SA, is seeking a Management Consultant to drive client strategies in innovation and growth. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote work to engage leadership teams and deliver transformative results.

The candidate will lead research, design thinking sessions, and value-driven roadmaps, ensuring strong analytical and presentation skills throughout engagements. A hybrid work model supports client needs and team synergy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Strategy, Innovation Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in management consulting, strategy, or innovation management.
• Proven track record developing and implementing innovation or growth strategies.
• Strong understanding of design thinking, agile methodologies, and innovation frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation abilities.
• Experience leading client engagements and managing project teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on emerging trends, technologies, and market opportunities to inform innovation strategies.
• Develop strategic frameworks and roadmaps for client innovation initiatives.
• Facilitate ideation workshops and design thinking sessions with client teams.
• Analyze market dynamics and competitive landscapes to identify areas for differentiation.
• Develop business cases for new product, service, or business model introductions.
• Advise clients on building innovation capabilities and fostering an innovative culture.
• Manage projects focused on strategy development and innovation implementation.
• Prepare and present compelling proposals and findings to client executives.
• Collaborate with internal experts to bring cutting-edge solutions to clients.

Skills

Design thinking

Agile methodologies

Innovation frameworks

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Project leadership

Education

Master's degree in Business, Strategy, Innovation Management, or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, SA, is seeking a Management Consultant to drive client strategies in innovation and growth. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote work to engage leadership teams and deliver transformative results.

The candidate will lead research, design thinking sessions, and value-driven roadmaps, ensuring strong analytical and presentation skills throughout engagements. A hybrid work model supports client needs and team synergy.