Senior Digital Strategy & Innovation Consultant (Hybrid)

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional growth opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Consultant in Digital Strategy and Innovation to lead digital transformation initiatives for clients in Paarl and the Western Cape. You will shape digital strategies, identify innovative tech solutions, and guide multi-disciplinary teams through complex implementations.

The role blends strategic client engagement with hands-on analysis in a hybrid work model. Applicants should have a Master’s degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience, with a passion for AI,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in digital strategy or innovation consulting.
• Proven ability to develop and execute digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of AI, Big Data, IoT, and cloud computing.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate digital strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Identify emerging technologies and assess business impact.
• Lead workshops to foster innovation and co-create solutions.
• Guide transformation roadmaps and business cases.
• Manage project teams to deliver on time and on budget.
• Prepare client presentations and progress reports.

Skills

Digital strategy

Innovation consulting

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile methodologies

Business case development

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Consultant in Digital Strategy and Innovation to lead digital transformation initiatives for clients in Paarl and the Western Cape. You will shape digital strategies, identify innovative tech solutions, and guide multi-disciplinary teams through complex implementations.

The role blends strategic client engagement with hands-on analysis in a hybrid work model. Applicants should have a Master’s degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience, with a passion for AI,