Remote IT Strategy Consultant for Digital Transformation

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned IT Strategy Consultant to join a fully remote team in South Africa. The role guides technology roadmaps, aligns IT with business needs, and drives digital transformation across industries.

You will collaborate with clients and internal teams, leveraging TOGAF/COBIT frameworks and current IT trends. A master's degree and 6+ years in IT strategy are required, with strong analytical and communication skills valued.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of IT strategy consulting, enterprise architecture, or senior IT leadership experience.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing IT strategies for diverse organizations.
• Strong understanding of IT trends including cloud, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients' IT landscape and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop comprehensive IT strategies and technology roadmaps aligned with goals.
• Advise on IT governance, infrastructure, cloud strategy, cybersecurity, and data management.
• Evaluate technologies and solutions to meet client needs.
• Facilitate IT strategy workshops and stakeholder discussions.
• Develop business cases for IT investments and assess ROI.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Remote collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in IT/CS/Business

Tools

TOGAF

COBIT

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned IT Strategy Consultant to join a fully remote team in South Africa. The role guides technology roadmaps, aligns IT with business needs, and drives digital transformation across industries.

You will collaborate with clients and internal teams, leveraging TOGAF/COBIT frameworks and current IT trends. A master's degree and 6+ years in IT strategy are required, with strong analytical and communication skills valued.