Management Consultant - Strategy & Innovation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary and incentives

Cutting-edge strategy projects

Professional growth in innovation

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp seeks a forward-thinking Management Consultant specializing in Strategy & Innovation to join their practice. This role focuses on helping clients develop and implement innovative business strategies, identify market opportunities, and navigate disruptive technologies.

You will guide organizations in fostering an innovation culture, developing new product/service pipelines, and adapting business models for future growth.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent degree in Business, Strategy, or related field.
• 5-7 years experience in strategy consulting, innovation management, or corporate strategy roles.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing growth strategies.
• Strong understanding of innovation frameworks, design thinking, and digital transformation.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent client-facing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine client corporate and business unit strategies.
• Identify emerging trends, technologies, and market opportunities for clients.
• Facilitate innovation workshops and ideation sessions with client teams.
• Design and implement frameworks for new product development and commercialization.
• Assess and advise on business model transformation initiatives.
• Support clients in defining their innovation roadmaps and execution plans.

Skills

Innovation frameworks

Design thinking

Digital transformation

Analytical thinking

Client-facing presentations

Education

MBA or equivalent

5-7 years strategy consulting / related experience

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a forward-thinking Management Consultant specializing in Strategy & Innovation to join their practice in Klerksdorp . This role is focused on helping clients develop and implement innovative business strategies, identify new market opportunities, and navigate disruptive technological changes. You will guide organizations in fostering an innovation culture, developing new product/service pipelines, and adapting their business models for future growth. This is a key position for driving transformative change and competitive advantage for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine client corporate and business unit strategies.
• Identify emerging trends, technologies, and market opportunities for clients.
• Facilitate innovation workshops and ideation sessions with client teams.
• Design and implement frameworks for new product development and commercialization.
• Assess and advise on business model transformation initiatives.
• Support clients in defining their innovation roadmaps and execution plans.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) in Business, Strategy, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in strategy consulting, innovation management, or corporate strategy roles.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful growth strategies.
• Strong understanding of innovation frameworks, design thinking, and digital transformation.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent client-facing and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance incentives.
• Work on cutting-edge strategy and innovation projects.
• Opportunities for professional growth and specialization in innovation consulting.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.