Management Consultant - Strategy and Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Executive coaching

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a strategic Management Consultant focused on Strategy and Growth. You will work with C-suite executives to shape growth, assess markets, and develop actionable plans for market entry, expansion, and competitive positioning.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, financial modeling, and influential communication. You will guide clients through workshops, monitor industry trends, and partner with diverse stakeholders to deliver measurable strategic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Strategy, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or strategic finance.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing growth strategies.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical modeling skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities for Pretoria.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and strategic planning for clients.
• Develop business cases, financial models, and strategic roadmaps to support growth initiatives.
• Advise clients on market entry strategies, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
• Facilitate strategy workshops and planning sessions with senior client leadership.
• Monitor industry trends and economic factors to provide proactive strategic insights.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical modeling

Communication

Influencing abilities

Education

Master's degree in Business Strategy / Economics / Finance

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively recruiting a strategic and results-oriented Management Consultant focused on Strategy and Growth for their practice in Pretoria . This role is central to assisting clients in formulating and executing effective business strategies that drive sustainable growth and market leadership. You will engage with C-suite executives to tackle their most pressing strategic questions, conduct market analysis, and develop actionable plans for market entry, expansion, and competitive positioning. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence corporate direction and contribute to impactful strategic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and strategic planning for clients.
• Develop business cases, financial models, and strategic roadmaps to support growth initiatives.
• Advise clients on market entry strategies, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
• Facilitate strategy workshops and planning sessions with senior client leadership.
• Monitor industry trends and economic factors to provide proactive strategic insights.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Strategy, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or strategic finance.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing growth strategies for diverse businesses.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical modeling skills.
• Exceptional communication and influencing abilities, essential for advising senior executives in Pretoria .

Benefits

• Competitive base salary complemented by an attractive performance incentive plan.
• Access to exclusive industry insights and strategic frameworks.
• Professional development opportunities including executive coaching and advanced training.
• Engage with a diverse portfolio of clients and strategic challenges.
• A collaborative environment that fosters innovation and strategic thinking.