Remote Senior Strategy Consultant - Public Sector Innovator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Strategy Consultant to guide government departments and public entities in strategic planning, organizational restructuring, and digital modernization from a remote base in South Africa. The role emphasizes influencing public sector reform and delivering sustainable, impactful changes across SA.

Ideal candidates bring 6–8 years of management consulting experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to lead stakeholder workshops

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree in a related field (Public Administration/Policy/Economics/Business).
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to lead complex client engagements in the public sector and manage remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements with public sector clients to define and implement strategic initiatives.
• Analyze organizational structures and service delivery models within government entities.
• Develop strategic roadmaps for transformation, including digital government initiatives.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops with public officials at various levels.
• Advise on governance, performance management, and policy implementation.
• Manage project teams and ensure high-quality delivery of outcomes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in Public Administration/Policy/Economics/Business

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Strategy Consultant to guide government departments and public entities in strategic planning, organizational restructuring, and digital modernization from a remote base in South Africa. The role emphasizes influencing public sector reform and delivering sustainable, impactful changes across SA.

Ideal candidates bring 6–8 years of management consulting experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to lead stakeholder workshops