Management Consultant - Business Strategy

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Flexible hours

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking Management Consultant specializing in Business Strategy to join their team. This remote-first role serves clients across the Northern Cape, including Upington, helping businesses define direction, identify growth opportunities, and navigate market complexities.

You will work remotely with clients and internal teams to drive sustainable success through innovative strategic thinking and rigorous analysis.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required.
• 5–7 years of management consulting or strategic planning experience.
• Ability to develop clear, actionable business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct business and market analysis to identify strategic opportunities and risks.
• Develop comprehensive business strategies, including market entry and competitive positioning.
• Collaborate with clients to define strategic objectives and KPIs.
• Prepare strategic recommendations and implementation roadmaps.
• Facilitate virtual strategy workshops with client leadership.
• Provide ongoing strategic advisory support as plans are executed.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Remote communication

Independent work

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration/Management

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a forward-thinking Management Consultant specializing in Business Strategy to join their dynamic team, operating in a remote-first capacity and serving clients across the Northern Cape, including Upington. You will play a crucial role in helping businesses develop and refine their strategic direction, identify growth opportunities, and navigate market complexities. This role requires a proactive individual with strong analytical skills and a passion for delivering impactful strategic advice. Working remotely, you will collaborate with clients and internal teams to drive sustainable business success through innovative strategic thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough business and market analysis to identify strategic opportunities and risks.
• Develop comprehensive business strategies, including market entry, competitive positioning, and operational plans.
• Work with clients to define strategic objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare compelling strategic recommendations and implementation roadmaps.
• Facilitate virtual strategy workshops and planning sessions with client leadership.
• Provide ongoing strategic advisory support to clients as they execute their plans.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in management consulting, strategic planning, or corporate strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and articulate clear, actionable business strategies.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent remote communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and adept at managing workload independently in a remote setting, serving clients near Upington.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and continuous learning in strategy.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from anywhere.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating virtual work environment.