Senior Energy & Utilities Strategy Consultant

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Travel allowances

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Training & development

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Management Consultant to lead engagements in Energy & Utilities across South Africa. Based in Richards Bay, the role requires frequent travel, strategic thinking, and senior stakeholder alignment.

You will shape client strategies, drive digital transformation, advise on regulatory and sustainability issues, and mentor junior consultants in a high-performance team. The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree and 8+ years in management consulting within energy, utilities

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Business Administration, Economics) and extensive consulting experience in Energy & Utilities.
• 8+ years progressive management consulting experience focused on Energy & Utilities.
• Strong understanding of energy industry trends, regulatory contexts, and sustainability.
• Proven record leading large-scale client engagements and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements focused on strategy, operations, and digital transformation within Energy & Utilities.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions for renewable energy integration, grid infrastructure, and resource management.
• Conduct market analysis, competitive intelligence, and economic assessments for the sector.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance, policy changes, and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage project teams and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs and client service.
• Build and nurture relationships with senior stakeholders at client organizations.
• Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities and supporting proposals.
• Mentor and coach junior consultants in the sector.

Skills

Client engagement

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree in Economics

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Management Consultant to lead engagements in Energy & Utilities across South Africa. Based in Richards Bay, the role requires frequent travel, strategic thinking, and senior stakeholder alignment.

You will shape client strategies, drive digital transformation, advise on regulatory and sustainability issues, and mentor junior consultants in a high-performance team. The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree and 8+ years in management consulting within energy, utilities