Lead Strategy Consultant

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Bonus incentives

Health & retirement benefits

Executive training

Sandton workplace

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Lead Strategy Consultant to join its premier consultancy in Sandton. The role involves directing high-impact strategy engagements for major corporations, guiding vision, market positioning, and long-term growth plans.

You will lead project teams, craft sophisticated analytical frameworks, and present recommendations to executive leadership. This senior position offers hybrid work arrangement and access to exclusive executive training, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or a related advisory role.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex, large-scale strategy engagements.
• Expertise in strategic frameworks, financial modeling, and business analysis tools.
• Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and executive-level communication skills.
• MBA or advanced degree from a reputable institution is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategy consulting projects, from initial scoping to final implementation support.
• Conduct advanced market analysis, competitive intelligence, and strategic scenario planning.
• Develop innovative business models, growth strategies, and market entry plans for clients.
• Mentor and manage consulting teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and professional development.
• Present strategic insights and recommendations persuasively to C-suite executives and boards.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with senior client stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Market analysis

Mentoring/team management

Client relationship building

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Financial modeling

Business analysis tools

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an accomplished Lead Strategy Consultant to join their prestigious consultancy in Sandton . This senior role involves leading high-impact strategy engagements for major corporations, guiding them in defining their vision, market positioning, and long-term growth plans. You will be responsible for directing project teams, developing sophisticated analytical frameworks, and presenting compelling recommendations to executive leadership. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned strategist to influence corporate direction in one of Africa's premier business districts, working on complex challenges within the heart of Gauteng 's financial and corporate hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategy consulting projects, from initial scoping to final implementation support.
• Conduct advanced market analysis, competitive intelligence, and strategic scenario planning.
• Develop innovative business models, growth strategies, and market entry plans for clients.
• Mentor and manage consulting teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and professional development.
• Present strategic insights and recommendations persuasively to C-suite executives and boards.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with senior client stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or a related advisory role.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex, large-scale strategy engagements.
• Expertise in strategic frameworks, financial modeling, and business analysis tools.
• Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and executive-level communication skills.
• MBA or advanced degree from a reputable institution is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with significant performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance of client-site, office, and remote work.
• Premium health, disability, and retirement benefits.
• Access to exclusive executive training and leadership development programs.
• Work with top-tier clients in the prime business environment of Sandton .