Junior Management Consultant - Strategy

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entry-level salary

Hybrid work

Medical insurance

Mentorship program

Strategic exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Junior Management Consultant to support senior consultants on diverse strategic projects. You will contribute to market research, data analysis, and the development of client recommendations, gaining exposure to strategic problem-solving.

This hybrid role offers flexible working arrangements, combining remote work with office and client-based collaboration, fostering professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in consulting, analysis, or strategy roles.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a passion for problem-solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic recommendations.
• Assist in gathering and analyzing data to identify business trends and insights.
• Support the development of strategic plans, presentations, and client deliverables.
• Participate in client meetings and workshops, contributing to discussions and note-taking.
• Help manage project documentation and timelines under the guidance of senior consultants.
• Learn and apply various consulting frameworks and methodologies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Economics/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an ambitious and analytical Junior Management Consultant to join their strategy practice based in Port Elizabeth. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to develop your consulting skills by supporting senior consultants on diverse strategic projects. You will contribute to market research, data analysis, and the development of client recommendations, gaining invaluable exposure to strategic problem-solving. This hybrid position allows for flexible working arrangements, combining remote work with necessary office and client-based collaboration, fostering professional growth in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic recommendations.
• Assist in gathering and analyzing data to identify business trends and insights.
• Support the development of strategic plans, presentations, and client deliverables.
• Participate in client meetings and workshops, contributing to discussions and note-taking.
• Help manage project documentation and timelines under the guidance of senior consultants.
• Learn and apply various consulting frameworks and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in consulting, analysis, or a strategy-related role.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a passion for problem-solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic consulting setting.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary and potential for performance-based increases.
• Hybrid work model promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical insurance.
• Mentorship and structured training programs to accelerate career development.
• Exposure to a wide range of strategic business challenges.