Management Consultant - Strategy & Planning

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

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Management Consultant in the Western Cape to help clients shape their Strategy & Planning. You will partner with senior teams to develop and refine corporate and business unit strategies and identify growth opportunities.

You will conduct market research, competitive analysis, and scenario planning, build financial models and business cases, and facilitate planning sessions to drive actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in strategic planning, business analysis, or management consulting.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in financial modeling.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative analysis

Financial modeling

Strategic frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/ Economics/ 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.