Remote-First Senior Strategy Consultant

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work setup stipend

Private health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Home office budget

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Strategy Consultant for a fully remote-first role serving clients across South Africa, including the Gauteng region around Tembisa. The candidate should be an autonomous, strategic thinker with a proven track record in transformation and execution, comfortable operating in a distributed team.

You will guide clients through strategic challenges, develop innovative solutions, and deliver measurable business outcomes while collaborating with remote teams and leveraging

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Strategy or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of strategic consulting or corporate strategy experience.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing complex strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication for virtual audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement strategic initiatives across clients, incl. market entry and growth.
• Conduct market analysis, competitive intelligence, and financial modeling.
• Lead virtual workshops and stakeholder engagements with clarity and alignment.
• Create compelling presentations and reports with strategic insights.
• Collaborate with remote teams to manage tasks and deliver projects.
• Advise on strategic planning, organizational design and change management.
• Identify new service opportunities and contribute to business development.
• Mentor junior consultants on virtual engagements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Business/Economics/Strategy

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Miro

Asana

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading global management consultancy, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Strategy Consultant to join their fully remote-first team, serving clients across South Africa, including those in the Tembisa, Gauteng region. This role is ideal for an independent, self-driven professional who thrives in a virtual environment and possesses a deep understanding of business strategy, transformation, and execution. You will be responsible for guiding clients through critical strategic challenges, developing innovative solutions, and driving tangible business outcomes. As a remote-first employee, you will leverage digital collaboration tools to connect with clients and colleagues, ensuring seamless project delivery regardless of physical location. This position offers unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to shape the future of businesses from the comfort of your home office, while contributing to impactful projects nationwide. We are looking for a strategic thinker with a proven ability to deliver results in a distributed setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement strategic initiatives for a diverse range of clients, focusing on market entry, growth strategies, and operational efficiency.
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis, competitive intelligence gathering, and financial modeling to inform strategic recommendations.
• Facilitate virtual client workshops and stakeholder meetings, ensuring effective communication and alignment.
• Develop compelling presentations and reports that clearly articulate strategic insights and proposed solutions.
• Collaborate with remote project teams, leveraging collaboration platforms to manage tasks and ensure project success.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to clients on strategic planning, organizational design, and change management.
• Identify new service opportunities and contribute to business development efforts within the firm’s remote-first framework.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants participating in virtual engagements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Strategy, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in strategic consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar analytical role.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing complex business strategies.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities, honed in a remote or hybrid setting.
• Proficiency with virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Miro, Asana) and remote work best practices.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, adapted for a virtual audience.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high performance standards in a remote environment.
• Experience working with clients across various industries, with an understanding of the South African market, including areas like Tembisa, Gauteng.

Benefits

Our client champions a work-life balance and offers a fully remote setup, empowering you to work from anywhere. We provide a highly competitive salary with excellent performance bonuses. Benefits include comprehensive private health insurance, a generous retirement savings plan, and a dedicated budget for home office setup and professional development. You’ll have access to continuous learning opportunities, including virtual training, workshops, and conference attendance, to stay at the forefront of the consulting field. Career advancement opportunities are robust, with a clear path for growth within our global, remote-first organization. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation, collaboration, and employee well-being, wherever you may be located.