Senior Digital Strategy & Innovation Consultant | Hybrid

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-driven bonus

Health benefits & retirement plan

Advanced training & certifications

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, seeks a Senior Consultant to join its Digital Strategy & Innovation practice. The role focuses on advising clients on leveraging digital technologies to drive growth, improve competitiveness, and foster innovation.

You will develop digital roadmaps, identify technology opportunities, mentor junior staff, and lead engagements from strategy to implementation, including AI, ML, Blockchain, and IoT initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years in management consulting or digital strategy roles.
• Proven track record leading complex digital strategy projects.
• Deep understanding of digital technologies, platforms, and trends.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing abilities.
• Experience managing client relationships and project teams.
• Familiar with agile methodologies and digital product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate digital strategies for clients across transformation, e-commerce, data analytics and emerging technologies.
• Assess current digital capabilities and identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency gains.
• Lead client engagements focused on digital strategy formulation, technology selection, and implementation planning.
• Advise clients on AI, ML, Blockchain, IoT and their potential business applications.
• Develop robust business cases and ROI analyses for digital initiatives.
• Manage project teams and ensure the successful delivery of strategic recommendations.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops and strategic planning sessions with clients.
• Contribute to the firm's thought leadership in digital strategy and innovation.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the consulting team.

Skills

Digital strategy

Digital transformation

Data analytics

AI

ML

Blockchain

IoT

Stakeholder management

Agile

Product lifecycle

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, seeks a Senior Consultant to join its Digital Strategy & Innovation practice. The role focuses on advising clients on leveraging digital technologies to drive growth, improve competitiveness, and foster innovation.

You will develop digital roadmaps, identify technology opportunities, mentor junior staff, and lead engagements from strategy to implementation, including AI, ML, Blockchain, and IoT initiatives.