Management Consultant - Strategy Development

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and analytical Management Consultant based in Upington, Northern Cape. You will shape long-term vision, competitive positioning, and the strategic roadmap for clients through market research, financial modeling, and scenario planning.

You will lead stakeholder engagements, craft strategic plans, and present influential recommendations to senior leadership in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or strategic planning.
• Strong understanding of strategic frameworks and business models.
• Proven ability in market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market and competitive analysis to identify strategic opportunities and threats.
• Collaborate with clients to define their vision, mission, and strategic objectives.
• Develop strategic plans, including business models, market entry strategies, and growth initiatives.
• Perform financial modeling and scenario planning to assess the viability of strategic options.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions with senior client leadership.
• Prepare compelling presentations and reports outlining strategic recommendations.

Skills

Market analysis

Competitive analysis

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished firm in Management Consultancy , is recruiting a strategic and analytical Management Consultant to focus on Strategy Development , based in Upington, Northern Cape . This role is crucial for helping clients define their long-term vision, competitive positioning, and strategic roadmap. You will conduct in-depth market analysis, competitive assessments, and financial modeling to inform strategic decisions. The ideal candidate possesses strong business acumen, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for shaping the future success of organizations through well-defined strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market and competitive analysis to identify strategic opportunities and threats.
• Collaborate with clients to define their vision, mission, and strategic objectives.
• Develop strategic plans, including business models, market entry strategies, and growth initiatives.
• Perform financial modeling and scenario planning to assess the viability of strategic options.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions with senior client leadership.
• Prepare compelling presentations and reports outlining strategic recommendations.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in strategy consulting , corporate strategy, or strategic planning.
• Strong understanding of various strategic frameworks and business models.
• Proven ability in market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to shape the strategic direction of client organizations.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance between office and remote work.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.