Senior Management Consultant — Remote Strategy & Transformation

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Competitive salary with remote work

Annual professional development budget

Comprehensive health, dental, and life

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Management Consultant for a fully remote role servicing clients across South Africa, with a focus on Gauteng. You will lead strategic engagements, advise C-suite executives, and drive transformations while coordinating dispersed teams.

The ideal candidate has an MBA and 7–9 years of senior consulting experience, with strong leadership, communication, and remote-collaboration skills. A national client base and flexible, remote-first culture are offered.

Qualifications

• MBA or related master's degree required.
• 7–9 years of progressive management consulting experience.
• Proven track record leading complex strategic projects with measurable outcomes.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation abilities.
• Experience leading remote teams and leveraging digital collaboration tools.
• Experience with Gauteng/South Africa clients is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale consulting projects focused on strategy, operations, and transformation.
• Conduct comprehensive business analyses, including market assessments, financial modeling, and process reviews.
• Develop and present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and key stakeholders.
• Drive the implementation of strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants within the remote team structure.
• Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with clients.
• Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal writing and client acquisition.
• Ensure the highest quality of deliverables and client satisfaction.
• Stay abreast of global industry trends and best practices to advise clients effectively.
• Champion best practices in remote project management and team collaboration.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Client advisory

Remote team leadership

Communication & presentation

Problem solving

Education

MBA or related field

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Management Consultant for a fully remote role servicing clients across South Africa, with a focus on Gauteng. You will lead strategic engagements, advise C-suite executives, and drive transformations while coordinating dispersed teams.

The ideal candidate has an MBA and 7–9 years of senior consulting experience, with strong leadership, communication, and remote-collaboration skills. A national client base and flexible, remote-first culture are offered.