Principal Strategy Consultant - Growth & Transformation (SA)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonuses

Equity participation opportunities

Medical insurance

International opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban, South Africa, seeks a Principal Strategy Consultant to lead high-level strategic engagements and guide organizations through complex market dynamics. You will develop corporate and business-unit strategies, advise senior leaders, and steer cross-functional teams toward measurable value creation.

The role requires an MBA or equivalent, 10+ years in strategy roles, and a proven ability to influence C-suite audiences while navigating diverse industries and global

Qualifications

• MBA or master’s in Finance, Economics, or Strategy.
• 10+ years in management consulting, corporate strategy, or investment banking.
• Proven track record leading complex strategy engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy projects from diagnosis through plan development and implementation.
• Conduct market analysis, competitive intelligence, and financial modeling.
• Advise C-suite executives on strategic imperatives and value creation.
• Build and mentor high-performing consulting teams and manage client relationships.
• Oversee deliverables to ensure high-quality insights and impact.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical rigor

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Team leadership

Education

MBA or Master’s in Finance/Economics/Strategy

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Placements24 in Durban, South Africa, seeks a Principal Strategy Consultant to lead high-level strategic engagements and guide organizations through complex market dynamics. You will develop corporate and business-unit strategies, advise senior leaders, and steer cross-functional teams toward measurable value creation.

The role requires an MBA or equivalent, 10+ years in strategy roles, and a proven ability to influence C-suite audiences while navigating diverse industries and global