Management Consultant - Innovation & Growth

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Mentorship from experienced coaches

Dynamic and collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a proactive Management Consultant focused on Innovation & Growth to help clients identify new market opportunities, develop innovative products and services, and implement strategies for sustainable growth. The role requires regular on-site engagement in Soweto and close collaboration with client leadership to drive commercial success.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic thinking, market insight, and hands-on implementation experience, with 5+ years in strategy,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field.
• MBA or equivalent MBA preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in strategy, innovation, market development, or consulting roles.
• Proven ability to identify and capitalize on market opportunities and drive business growth.
• Strong understanding of innovation methodologies, design thinking, and business model generation.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with on-site engagement in Soweto.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new market opportunities, emerging trends, and potential growth avenues for clients.
• Develop innovation strategies, roadmaps, and business cases for new product and service development.
• Facilitate ideation workshops and co-creation sessions with client teams to foster innovation.
• Support the implementation of growth initiatives, including market entry strategies and business model transformation.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer insights gathering to inform strategic decisions.
• Measure and track the impact of innovation and growth initiatives on business performance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Innovation

Market development

Consulting

Analytical skills

Communication

On-site engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Economics or related field

MBA or equivalent preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive Management Consultant focused on Innovation & Growth to join their team based in Soweto . This role is designed to help organizations identify new market opportunities, develop innovative products and services, and implement strategies for sustainable growth. You will work directly with client leadership to foster an innovation culture, explore new business models, and drive commercial success. This position requires a blend of strategic thinking, market insight, and a hands‑on approach to implementation, necessitating regular on‑site client engagement. The ideal candidate is passionate about driving positive change and unlocking new avenues for business expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new market opportunities, emerging trends, and potential growth avenues for clients.
• Develop innovation strategies, roadmaps, and business cases for new product and service development.
• Facilitate ideation workshops and co-creation sessions with client teams to foster innovation.
• Support the implementation of growth initiatives, including market entry strategies and business model transformation.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer insights gathering to inform strategic decisions.
• Measure and track the impact of innovation and growth initiatives on business performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in strategy, innovation, market development, or consulting roles.
• Proven ability to identify and capitalize on market opportunities and drive business growth.
• Strong understanding of innovation methodologies, design thinking, and business model generation.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with client stakeholders on‑site in Soweto .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Opportunities to work on exciting innovation and growth projects for diverse clients.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
• Professional development support and mentorship from experienced consultants.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on driving client success and market leadership.