Remote Strategy Consultant - Growth & Transformation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Global network of experts

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Management Consultant with a focus on Business Strategy to guide clients across industries from a fully remote setting. You will diagnose complex business challenges, develop innovative strategies, and craft implementation roadmaps while influencing executives through virtual workshops, presentations, and reports.

This role offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to work with a global client network from anywhere in South Africa.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree from a top-tier institution.
• Minimum of 6 years of consulting experience with a strong focus on business strategy.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing corporate or business unit strategies.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Outstanding virtual communication, presentation, and facilitation abilities.
• Proficiency in leveraging digital collaboration tools for remote project execution.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and deliver high-quality results in a remote work environment.
• Experience across multiple industries is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of current business trends and competitive landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Lead virtual client engagements focused on business strategy development, market entry, and growth initiatives.
• Conduct thorough market, competitor, and internal analyses to identify strategic opportunities and challenges.
• Develop compelling strategic recommendations, business cases, and implementation roadmaps.
• Facilitate remote workshops and brainstorming sessions with client teams to foster collaboration and innovation.
• Effectively communicate complex strategies and insights through virtual presentations and written reports.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and client expectations in a remote setting.
• Build strong, trusted advisor relationships with clients, often at the executive level.
• Contribute to the firm's knowledge base and thought leadership in strategy consulting.

Skills

Analytical

Strategic Thinking

Virtual Communication

Presentation Skills

Facilitation

Independent Work

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Management Consultant with a focus on Business Strategy to guide clients across industries from a fully remote setting. You will diagnose complex business challenges, develop innovative strategies, and craft implementation roadmaps while influencing executives through virtual workshops, presentations, and reports.

This role offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to work with a global client network from anywhere in South Africa.