Lead Strategy Consultant

Placements24

Centurion

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Remote work availability

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Strategy Consultant in Centurion, Gauteng to spearhead strategic initiatives for client engagements. This senior role requires guiding organizations through critical business decisions, market analysis, and long-term planning to drive sustainable growth and competitive differentiation.

You will lead workshops, develop financial models, and ensure stakeholder alignment while delivering high-value strategies across client organizations, with exposure to significant

Qualifications

MBA or equivalent advanced degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in strategy development, corporate strategy, or management consulting.
Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning methodologies, market analysis, and financial modeling.
Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities.
Superior presentation and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence senior executives.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive corporate strategies, including market entry, growth strategies, and competitive positioning.
Conduct rigorous market research, competitive intelligence gathering, and trend analysis to inform strategic decisions.
Lead client strategy formulation workshops, guiding executive teams toward actionable insights and robust strategic plans.
Oversee the development of financial models and business cases to support strategic recommendations.
Ensure the effective communication and implementation of strategic initiatives across client organizations, managing stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Market analysis

Financial modeling

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Education

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious firm within the Management Consultancy field, is seeking an accomplished Lead Strategy Consultant to spearhead strategic initiatives for their clients in Centurion, Gauteng . This senior position requires a strategic thinker with a proven capacity to guide organizations through critical business decisions, market analysis, and long-term planning. You will be responsible for developing high-impact strategies that foster sustainable growth and competitive differentiation. Working within a sophisticated consulting framework, this role is ideal for a leader passionate about driving significant organizational change and delivering exceptional value.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive corporate strategies, including market entry, growth strategies, and competitive positioning.
Conduct rigorous market research, competitive intelligence gathering, and trend analysis to inform strategic decisions.
Lead client strategy formulation workshops, guiding executive teams toward actionable insights and robust strategic plans.
Oversee the development of financial models and business cases to support strategic recommendations.
Ensure the effective communication and implementation of strategic initiatives across client organizations, managing stakeholder alignment.

Requirements

MBA or equivalent advanced degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in strategy development, corporate strategy, or management consulting.
Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning methodologies, market analysis, and financial modeling.
Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities.
Superior presentation and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence senior executives.

Benefits