Senior Consultant - Strategy & Innovation

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Attractive bonus structure

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Generous leave entitlement

Support for continuous learning

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks a Senior Consultant for our Strategy & Innovation practice. You will identify growth opportunities, craft innovative business models, and drive strategic foresight with clients across diverse industries.

Based in Polokwane, you will analyze market dynamics, facilitate workshops, and develop strategic roadmaps while leveraging emerging technologies. The role emphasizes independent work and cross-border strategic projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Strategy, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or market analysis.
• Proven ability to develop strategic frameworks and business cases.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation development.
• Experience in facilitating workshops and brainstorming sessions.
• Understanding of innovation methodologies and disruptive technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis, trend forecasting, and competitive intelligence to identify opportunities and threats.
• Develop innovative business strategies, growth plans, and new venture concepts.
• Facilitate innovation workshops and ideation sessions with client teams.
• Assess viability of new business models and digital transformation initiatives.
• Support clients in developing strategic roadmaps and implementation plans.
• Analyze financial implications of strategic recommendations and new initiatives.
• Present strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Stay abreast of disruptive technologies and evolving business paradigms.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Workshop facilitation

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Business/Strategy

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading management consultancy, is seeking a sharp and innovative Senior Consultant to join their Strategy & Innovation practice. This role, located in Polokwane, Limpopo , will involve working with clients to identify new growth opportunities, develop innovative business models, and drive strategic foresight. You will be at the forefront of helping organizations adapt to rapidly changing market dynamics and leverage emerging trends. The ideal candidate will possess strong strategic thinking capabilities, a passion for innovation, and excellent analytical and research skills. Based in Polokwane , a gateway to Southern Africa and a key economic center in Limpopo province, this position offers excellent exposure to regional business challenges and opportunities for cross-border strategic work. Join a team committed to shaping the future of businesses through insightful strategy and creative problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis, trend forecasting, and competitive intelligence to identify strategic opportunities and threats.
• Develop innovative business strategies, growth plans, and new venture concepts.
• Facilitate innovation workshops and ideation sessions with client teams.
• Assess the viability of new business models and digital transformation initiatives.
• Support clients in developing strategic roadmaps and implementation plans.
• Analyze financial implications of strategic recommendations and new initiatives.
• Present strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Stay abreast of disruptive technologies and evolving business paradigms.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business, Strategy, Economics, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, innovation management, or market analysis.
• Proven ability to develop compelling strategic frameworks and business cases.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation development.
• Experience in facilitating workshops and leading brainstorming sessions.
• Demonstrated understanding of innovation methodologies and disruptive technologies.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple project streams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and exposure to diverse industries.
• Work on cutting-edge strategic and innovation projects.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Generous leave entitlement.
• Support for continuous learning and skill enhancement.