Senior Digital Strategy & Transformation Leader (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement savings

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Consultant to lead digital strategy and implementation projects for regional clients. You will guide businesses in leveraging digital capabilities to drive growth, enhance customer experience, and optimize operations.

The role requires deep expertise in digital technologies and strong stakeholder management, with hybrid on-site and remote collaboration across client engagements. A strategic, technically minded leader will thrive in this position.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in a related field.
• 7+ years in digital strategy, technology consulting, or transformation roles.
• Proven track record leading digital strategy and implementation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of digital strategies for clients.
• Conduct digital capability assessments and identify transformation areas.
• Develop digital roadmaps including tech selection and adoption strategies.
• Advise on AI, cloud, IoT, and data analytics for business value.
• Manage digital transformation projects from conception to delivery.
• Collaborate with IT, marketing, and operations for seamless integration.
• Analyze digital metrics and recommend optimizations.
• Present findings to senior leadership and mentor junior staff.
• Stay updated with latest digital trends and practices.

Skills

Digital strategy

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytics

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Consultant to lead digital strategy and implementation projects for regional clients. You will guide businesses in leveraging digital capabilities to drive growth, enhance customer experience, and optimize operations.

The role requires deep expertise in digital technologies and strong stakeholder management, with hybrid on-site and remote collaboration across client engagements. A strategic, technically minded leader will thrive in this position.