Senior Consultant: Tech Strategy & Enterprise Transformation

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24, based in Stellenbosch, seeks a Senior Consultant to drive technology strategy and implementation. You will shape roadmaps, assess IT landscapes, and lead enterprise-wide solutions across cloud, data analytics, and CRM, guiding clients through technology choices and governance.

Strong leadership and stakeholder management are essential. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in IT consulting or architecture, deep knowledge of trends like Cloud, AI, and Cybersecurity, and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT consulting, technology strategy, or solution architecture.
• Proven track record of successfully leading technology implementation projects.
• Deep understanding of current technology trends (e.g., Cloud Computing, AI, Big Data, Cybersecurity).
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and IT service management (ITSM).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop technology strategies and roadmaps aligned with client business objectives.
• Assess existing IT infrastructures and identify opportunities for modernization and optimization.
• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide technology solutions, including cloud, data analytics, and CRM systems.
• Advise clients on technology selection, vendor management, and IT governance.
• Manage project teams, ensuring successful delivery of technology projects on time and within budget.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and communicate progress.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their potential impact and applicability for clients.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in IT architecture, security, and data management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Project management

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/Engineering

Job description

Placements24, based in Stellenbosch, seeks a Senior Consultant to drive technology strategy and implementation. You will shape roadmaps, assess IT landscapes, and lead enterprise-wide solutions across cloud, data analytics, and CRM, guiding clients through technology choices and governance.

Strong leadership and stakeholder management are essential. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in IT consulting or architecture, deep knowledge of trends like Cloud, AI, and Cybersecurity, and excellent