Remote Senior Digital Strategy & Innovation Leader

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Consultant to specialize in Digital Strategy and Innovation. The role is fully remote, serving clients across South Africa and beyond, focusing on shaping digital futures through strategic guidance, technology adoption, and value-driven initiatives.

You will lead transformation programs, run workshops, develop business cases, and mentor junior consultants while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated, future-proof solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Information Systems, CS, or related field.
• 7+ years in digital strategy, technology consulting, or innovation management.
• Proven experience delivering digital transformation programs.
• Strong knowledge of digital technologies and business applications.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Remote work experience and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute digital strategies for clients.
• Assess digital capabilities and identify opportunities.
• Advise on AI, IoT, blockchain, and cloud tech.
• Lead digital transformation from concept to deployment.
• Facilitate workshops to drive innovation and strategy.
• Conduct market analysis on digital trends.
• Manage client engagements and deliver results.
• Develop ROI analyses for proposed initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Mentor junior consultants and grow the practice.

Skills

Digital strategy

Technology consulting

Strategic thinking

Client-facing

Remote work experience

Education

Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

AI

IoT

Blockchain

Cloud computing

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Consultant to specialize in Digital Strategy and Innovation. The role is fully remote, serving clients across South Africa and beyond, focusing on shaping digital futures through strategic guidance, technology adoption, and value-driven initiatives.

You will lead transformation programs, run workshops, develop business cases, and mentor junior consultants while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated, future-proof solutions.