Management Consultant - Strategy & Growth

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive health and retirement

Executive-level engagement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Management Consultant focused on Strategy and Growth to join their client’s Randburg practice.

The role centers on helping clients define long-term objectives, identify market opportunities, and develop robust growth plans, working with senior leaders to analyze market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and internal capabilities, crafting actionable strategies that drive sustainable value creation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in strategy consulting or corporate strategy roles.
• Ability to translate complex strategies into actionable recommendations.
• Strong financial acumen with valuation and modeling experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• MBA or Master’s degree is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strategic analysis of markets, industries, and competitors to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop comprehensive business strategies, including market entry, product development, and M&A strategies.
• Create financial models and business cases to support strategic recommendations and investment decisions.
• Advise C-suite executives on strategic direction and execution challenges.
• Collaborate with client teams to ensure successful implementation of strategic initiatives.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Corporate strategy

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

MBA

Master's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic thinker and accomplished Management Consultant focused on Strategy and Growth to join their practice in Randburg. This role is central to helping clients define and achieve their long-term strategic objectives, identify new market opportunities, and develop robust growth plans. You will work with senior leaders to analyze market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and internal capabilities, crafting actionable strategies that drive sustainable value creation. This position in Gauteng offers a challenging and rewarding career path for consultants passionate about shaping business futures.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct strategic analysis of markets, industries, and competitors to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop comprehensive business strategies, including market entry, product development, and M&A strategies.
• Create financial models and business cases to support strategic recommendations and investment decisions.
• Advise C-suite executives on strategic direction and execution challenges.
• Collaborate with client teams to ensure successful implementation of strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Significant experience in strategy consulting or corporate strategy roles.
• Proven ability to develop and articulate complex strategic recommendations.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with business valuation and modeling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• MBA or Master's degree in a relevant field highly preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development and executive-level engagement.
• Hybrid work environment promoting flexibility and work-life integration.
• Key role in shaping the strategic direction of major organizations in the Randburg area and beyond.