Senior Business Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Career progression

Diversity of industries

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a seasoned Senior Business Consultant to join the practice, partnering with clients across Gauteng to analyze operations, identify strategic opportunities, and implement solutions that drive growth and efficiency.

You will lead project teams, develop compelling business cases, and build trusted advisor relationships with senior stakeholders, shaping organizational performance and delivering measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in business consulting, strategic planning, or operations management.
• Proven ability to analyze complex business problems and develop actionable solutions.
• Strong understanding of financial analysis, market research, and project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements, including project planning, execution, and stakeholder management.
• Conduct thorough business analysis, diagnose challenges, and formulate strategic recommendations.
• Develop detailed implementation plans and oversee their successful execution.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to enable client teams and drive adoption of new processes.
• Identify opportunities for additional client support and contribute to business development efforts.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Business Consultant to join their thriving practice in Pretoria . This role involves partnering with clients across the Gauteng region to analyze their business operations, identify strategic opportunities, and implement solutions that drive sustainable growth and efficiency. You will lead project teams, develop compelling business cases, and build trusted advisor relationships with senior stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic thinker with a passion for problem-solving to make a tangible impact on organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements, including project planning, execution, and stakeholder management.
• Conduct thorough business analysis, diagnose challenges, and formulate strategic recommendations.
• Develop detailed implementation plans and oversee their successful execution.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to enable client teams and drive adoption of new processes.
• Identify opportunities for additional client support and contribute to business development efforts.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in business consulting, strategic planning, or operations management.
• Proven ability to analyze complex business problems and develop practical, actionable solutions.
• Strong understanding of financial analysis, market research, and project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills required to engage effectively with clients.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.
• Opportunities for rapid career progression and skill development.
• Exposure to a diverse range of industries and challenging business scenarios.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment focused on professional growth.