Junior Strategy & Operations Consultant (Hybrid)

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Training & mentorship

Competitive starting salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Consultant to join its Strategy & Operations practice in East London, Eastern Cape. This entry-level role offers exposure to data analysis, market research, and process improvement while supporting strategic recommendations for diverse clients.

Ideal for a recent graduate with strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset. The role emphasizes teamwork, learning consulting methodologies, and contributing to client workshops and presentations within a hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong academic record with analytical capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior consultants with market research and competitive analysis.
• Support data collection and analysis for client projects.
• Map and analyze business processes to identify improvements.
• Contribute to client presentations and reports.
• Participate in client workshops and meetings; take notes and support facilitation.
• Research industry trends and best practices.
• Assist in project administration and documentation tasks.
• Learn consulting methodologies and tools; collaborate with teams.
• Support business development activities as required.

Skills

Data analysis

Market research

Excel

PowerPoint

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Consultant to join its Strategy & Operations practice in East London, Eastern Cape. This entry-level role offers exposure to data analysis, market research, and process improvement while supporting strategic recommendations for diverse clients.

Ideal for a recent graduate with strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset. The role emphasizes teamwork, learning consulting methodologies, and contributing to client workshops and presentations within a hybrid