Senior Management Consultant - Strategy & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Professional development

Leadership growth

High-impact projects

Collaborative environment

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Management Consultant to lead Strategy and Growth engagements from Randburg. You will shape client market positions, identify new growth opportunities, and craft robust strategies for sustainable expansion.

You will guide execution of strategic initiatives, facilitate executive workshops, and build client relationships at senior levels. The role offers exposure to diverse portfolios, high-impact projects, and clear paths for leadership development

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree from a reputable institution.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in strategy consulting or corporate strategy roles, with a proven track record of delivering client value.
• Deep understanding of strategic frameworks, market analysis techniques, and growth levers.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong client relationship management and communication abilities, capable of influencing senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of corporate and business unit strategies for clients.
• Identify and assess new market entry opportunities, product development strategies, and potential M&A targets.
• Develop detailed strategic plans, including market analysis, competitive positioning, and financial modeling.
• Facilitate strategic planning workshops with executive leadership teams.
• Advise clients on organizational design and capability building to support strategic goals.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Management Consultant to lead engagements focused on Strategy and Growth , operating from Randburg . This role requires a visionary leader adept at helping clients define their market position, identify new growth opportunities, and develop robust strategies for sustainable expansion. You will be instrumental in shaping client futures by providing actionable insights and guiding the execution of strategic initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients and significantly influence their long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of corporate and business unit strategies for clients.
• Identify and assess new market entry opportunities, product development strategies, and potential M&A targets.
• Develop detailed strategic plans, including market analysis, competitive positioning, and financial modeling.
• Facilitate strategic planning workshops with executive leadership teams.
• Advise clients on organizational design and capability building to support strategic goals.

Requirements

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree from a reputable institution.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in strategy consulting or corporate strategy roles, with a proven track record of delivering client value.
• Deep understanding of strategic frameworks, market analysis techniques, and growth levers.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong client relationship management and communication abilities, capable of influencing senior executives.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with significant performance-driven bonus potential.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development and leadership advancement.
• Engage in high-impact strategic projects that shape client futures.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits package.