Senior Growth Strategy Consultant – Emerging Markets (Hybrid)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo seeks a Senior Strategy Consultant to advise clients on growth strategies and market expansion. The role blends remote work with essential in-person client engagements across Polokwane and the Limpopo region in a Hybrid setup.

You will work with executive teams to shape strategic direction, perform market analysis, and drive implementation of growth initiatives, while mentoring junior consultants and contributing to business development.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree in Business/Strategy.
• 7+ years in strategic or growth-focused consulting.
• Proven track record in growth strategy and market expansion.
• Strong understanding of emerging markets and dynamics.
• Excellent analytical, presentation and influencing skills.
• Proven leadership of teams on complex engagements.

Responsibilities

• Develop growth strategies for clients and markets.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis and feasibility studies.
• Advise executive teams on strategic planning and M&A opportunities.
• Lead project teams in strategy development and delivery.
• Facilitate planning sessions with client leadership.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge sharing.
• Support business development and client expansion initiatives.

Skills

MBA/Advanced degree

Strategic consulting

Growth strategy

Market dynamics

Leadership

Communication

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo seeks a Senior Strategy Consultant to advise clients on growth strategies and market expansion. The role blends remote work with essential in-person client engagements across Polokwane and the Limpopo region in a Hybrid setup.

You will work with executive teams to shape strategic direction, perform market analysis, and drive implementation of growth initiatives, while mentoring junior consultants and contributing to business development.