Senior AI Strategy Consultant

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Training programs

Conferences attendance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an AI Strategy Consultant to join its Polokwane practice. You will work with senior leadership to define AI strategies, develop roadmaps, and guide implementation across industries, translating complex AI concepts into strategic business value.

The role emphasizes business acumen, strategic thinking, and strong communication to drive client outcomes and measurable ROI in a fast-evolving AI landscape.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 6+ years in management consulting, strategy, or AI/digital transformation roles.
• Proven ability to develop strategic plans and roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive AI strategies and roadmaps for clients.
• Identify business opportunities where AI can create significant value.
• Assess client maturity in AI capabilities and recommend improvements.
• Guide clients through selecting and implementing AI solutions.
• Lead workshops and brainstorming sessions with client stakeholders.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis on AI trends.
• Develop business cases and ROI analyses for AI initiatives.
• Advise on AI governance, ethics, and change management.
• Collaborate with technical teams to align strategy with implementation.
• Present findings and recommendations to executive-level clients.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

AI knowledge

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an AI Strategy Consultant to join its Polokwane practice. You will work with senior leadership to define AI strategies, develop roadmaps, and guide implementation across industries, translating complex AI concepts into strategic business value.

The role emphasizes business acumen, strategic thinking, and strong communication to drive client outcomes and measurable ROI in a fast-evolving AI landscape.