Remote Strategy Consultant

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Fully remote work

Global expertise & learning

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a prestigious international management consultancy to hire an experienced Strategy Consultant for a fully remote practice serving clients nationwide, including Mahikeng. You will lead virtual engagements, analyze markets, and develop strategic frameworks from anywhere with robust digital collaboration tools.

The role requires a top-tier MBA and 7+ years of management consulting or strategic advisory, plus proven remote leadership and exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree from a top-tier business school.
• 7+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar strategic advisory role.
• Proven ability to lead remote, complex strategic projects with client value.

Responsibilities

• Lead virtual client engagements focusing on developing and refining corporate and business unit strategies.
• Perform comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and scenario planning.
• Develop strategic recommendations, business cases, and implementation roadmaps, presenting them effectively in a virtual format.
• Collaborate closely with remote client teams and internal experts to drive strategic initiatives.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants operating within the virtual consulting model.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Virtual communication

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious international management consultancy, is seeking an experienced Strategy Consultant to join their fully remote practice, serving clients nationwide, including those in Mahikeng . This position is for a strategic thinker who can deliver high-impact advice and solutions to clients without the need for physical co-location. You will lead client engagements, conduct in-depth market analysis, develop strategic frameworks, and guide organizations through complex business challenges from a virtual environment. This role offers significant autonomy and the chance to shape the strategic direction of businesses from anywhere, supported by robust digital collaboration infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead virtual client engagements focused on developing and refining corporate and business unit strategies.
• Perform comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and scenario planning.
• Develop strategic recommendations, business cases, and implementation roadmaps, presenting them effectively in a virtual format.
• Collaborate closely with remote client teams and internal experts to drive strategic initiatives.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants operating within the virtual consulting model.

Requirements

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree from a top-tier business school.
• 7+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar strategic advisory role.
• Proven ability to lead complex strategic projects and deliver exceptional client value remotely.
• Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent virtual communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation with a significant performance-based bonus.
• Fully remote position providing exceptional flexibility and work-life integration.
• Access to global expertise and continuous learning opportunities.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• A forward-thinking organizational culture that embraces remote work and innovation.