Management Consultant - Strategy

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development

Exposure to strategic challenges

Dynamic work culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Management Consultant with a focus on Strategy for our Klerksdorp office. You will partner with clients to define their strategic vision, develop market entry strategies, and drive growth initiatives.

The role requires rigorous problem solving, strong communication, and the ability to work with senior leadership. You will conduct rigorous market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling to inform strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Strategy, Finance, or related discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience in strategy consulting or corporate strategy roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with experience advising senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop corporate and business unit strategies, including growth, market entry, and M&A strategies.
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis, competitive intelligence, and industry assessments.
• Build financial models to support strategic planning and business case development.
• Advise clients on strategic positioning, competitive advantage, and innovation.
• Prepare and deliver strategic recommendations and implementation roadmaps to executive teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful strategy execution.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Client advisory

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Business, Strategy or Finance

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively recruiting a skilled Management Consultant with a focus on Strategy for their Klerksdorp office. This role involves partnering with clients to define their strategic vision, develop market entry strategies, and drive growth initiatives. You will conduct rigorous market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling to inform strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate complex insights into actionable plans. This position offers a significant opportunity to influence client's long-term direction and contribute to innovative strategic solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop corporate and business unit strategies, including growth, market entry, and M&A strategies.
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis, competitive intelligence, and industry assessments.
• Build financial models to support strategic planning and business case development.
• Advise clients on strategic positioning, competitive advantage, and innovation.
• Prepare and deliver strategic recommendations and implementation roadmaps to executive teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful strategy execution.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business, Strategy, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience in strategy consulting or corporate strategy roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic frameworks, market analysis, and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with experience advising senior leadership.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide range of strategic challenges and client organizations.
• A dynamic and supportive work culture committed to professional growth.