Management Consultant - Innovation and Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentive plan

Medical aid

Professional dev budget

Exposure to cutting-edge strategies

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a visionary Management Consultant to lead Innovation and Growth initiatives. You will guide clients in identifying disruptive opportunities, cultivating creative solutions, and implementing strategies for long-term success.

The role focuses on ideation, strategic thinking, and translating concepts into tangible outcomes for clients in a leading South African business district.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Marketing, Strategy or related field (MBA preferred).
• 4+ years in management consulting, innovation management, or corporate strategy.
• Experience in developing and implementing innovation strategies or new business initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of innovation frameworks, design thinking and agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking and problem solving.
• Exceptional facilitation, communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovation strategies and frameworks for clients.
• Identify emerging trends, technologies, and market shifts that present growth opportunities.
• Facilitate innovation workshops, design thinking sessions, and ideation sprints.
• Advise clients on new product/service development and business model innovation.
• Support the creation and launch of new ventures or business units.
• Conduct market assessments and feasibility studies for innovative initiatives.
• Help clients build internal innovation capabilities and a culture of creativity.
• Develop business cases and financial projections for innovative projects.

Skills

Design thinking

Agile methodologies

Facilitation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Strategy

MBA or relevant Master's preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading management consultancy, is seeking a visionary Management Consultant to spearhead Innovation and Growth initiatives within their practice based in Sandton, Gauteng . This role focuses on helping clients foster innovation, develop new business models, and drive growth in rapidly evolving markets. You will guide organizations through the process of identifying disruptive opportunities, cultivating creative solutions, and implementing strategies that ensure long-term success. This is a prime opportunity to work at the forefront of business strategy in one of South Africa's premier business districts. We are searching for an individual with a passion for ideation, a strong strategic mindset, and a proven ability to translate novel concepts into tangible business outcomes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovation strategies and frameworks for clients.
• Identify emerging trends, technologies, and market shifts that present growth opportunities.
• Facilitate innovation workshops, design thinking sessions, and ideation sprints.
• Advise clients on new product/service development and business model innovation.
• Support the creation and launch of new ventures or business units.
• Conduct market assessments and feasibility studies for innovative initiatives.
• Help clients build internal innovation capabilities and a culture of creativity.
• Develop business cases and financial projections for innovative projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Strategy, or a related field. An MBA or relevant Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in management consulting, innovation management, corporate strategy, or venture development.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing innovation strategies or new business initiatives.
• Strong understanding of innovation frameworks, design thinking, and agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to inspire and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working within the dynamic business environment of Sandton is an advantage.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance incentive plan.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Dedicated budget for professional development and continuous learning in innovation.
• Exposure to cutting-edge business strategies and client leadership.
• A stimulating and collaborative work environment focused on creativity.
• Opportunities for advancement within a leading advisory firm.