IT Strategy Consultant

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Training & certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative IT Strategy Consultant to join their Polokwane team. You will guide clients through digital transformation, cloud strategy, and IT governance to align technology with business goals.

You will work with senior leaders to develop technology roadmaps, assess IT infrastructure, and optimize IT investments, delivering measurable competitive advantage through strategic IT decisions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in IT consulting or IT strategy leadership.
• Strong understanding of cloud, cybersecurity, data analytics.
• Proven experience developing IT strategies, roadmaps and governance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Business; master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine IT strategies aligned with business goals.
• Conduct IT assessments: infrastructure, applications, and security.
• Advise on technology selection, architecture design, and roadmaps.
• Develop business cases for IT investments and project oversight.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and business applications.

Skills

IT strategy

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an innovative IT Strategy Consultant to join their dynamic team in Polokwane . This role focuses on advising organizations on how to leverage technology to achieve their business objectives, including digital transformation, cloud strategy, and IT governance. You will work with senior leaders to develop technology roadmaps, assess IT infrastructure, and optimize IT investments. This hybrid position offers a blend of in-office strategic planning and remote flexibility, enabling effective client engagement and project management. Your expertise in aligning IT strategy with business goals will be crucial for driving organizational success and competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine IT strategies aligned with overall business objectives and market trends.
• Conduct IT assessments, including infrastructure, applications, and security, to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Advise clients on technology selection, architecture design, and implementation roadmaps.
• Develop business cases for IT investments and ensure effective project oversight.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and their potential business applications.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in IT consulting, IT strategy, or a related technology leadership role.
• Strong understanding of current IT landscape, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, and emerging technologies.
• Proven experience in developing IT strategies, roadmaps, and governance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model for work-life balance and collaboration.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Access to cutting-edge training and industry certifications.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact IT strategy projects.