Management Consultant - Strategy & Planning

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings options

Continuous learning & development

Collaborative consulting culture

Annual performance reviews

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Management Consultant focused on Strategy & Planning to join our Paarl, Western Cape team. You will help clients develop and execute strategic plans, define long-term objectives, and identify growth opportunities using market research, competitive analysis, and scenario planning.

The role involves facilitating planning sessions, delivering data-driven insights, and communicating strategic recommendations to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/related field; MBA preferred.
• 3–5 years in strategic planning, business analysis, or management consulting.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with financial modeling.
• Familiarity with strategic frameworks and planning methodologies.
• Excellent research and data synthesis capabilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in formulating and refining corporate and business unit strategies.
• Conduct market analysis, competitive intelligence, and industry trend identification.
• Develop financial models and business cases for initiatives.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions and workshops with management teams.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations of recommendations.
• Monitor execution of strategic plans and provide ongoing advisory support.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Market analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or Finance

MBA preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished Management Consultancy , is seeking a talented Management Consultant focused on Strategy & Planning to join their team in Paarl, Western Cape . In this role, you will assist clients in developing and executing strategic plans, defining long-term objectives, and identifying key growth opportunities. You will conduct market research, competitive analysis, and scenario planning to provide data-driven insights that shape client strategies. This position offers a rewarding career path for individuals passionate about strategic thinking and organizational development, contributing to the success of businesses in the vibrant Western Cape economy, within a firm that values analytical rigor and client partnership.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients in formulating and refining their corporate and business unit strategies.


• Conduct thorough market analysis, competitive intelligence gathering, and industry trend identification.


• Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.


• Facilitate strategic planning sessions and workshops with management teams.


• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate strategic recommendations.


• Monitor the execution of strategic plans and provide ongoing advisory support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field; MBA preferred.


• 3-5 years of experience in strategic planning, business analysis, or management consulting.


• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in financial modeling.


• Familiarity with various strategic frameworks and planning methodologies.


• Excellent research and data synthesis capabilities.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with clients.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with annual performance reviews.


• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional skill enhancement.


• Exposure to diverse strategic challenges and client projects.


• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings options.


• A collaborative consulting culture that promotes knowledge sharing and teamwork.