Senior Management Consultant & Strategy Lead - Remote

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier salary

Career advancement

Professional development

Exposure to high-profile projects

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly accomplished Lead Management Consultant to spearhead major client engagements from Sandton, with flexible remote options available. The role demands a proven leader capable of guiding complex projects, mentoring teams, and building strong client relationships to deliver measurable impact across industries.

The successful candidate will diagnose strategic challenges, formulate cutting-edge solutions, and oversee implementation to ensure exceptional value and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in management consulting.
• Leadership experience in guiding complex strategic or transformation projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field; professional certifications are valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple high-stakes consulting engagements from start to finish.
• Develop and present strategic recommendations to C-suite and key stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants to sustain a high-performance team.
• Drive business development efforts and pursue new client opportunities.
• Ensure delivery quality and client satisfaction throughout engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Strategic thinking

Communication

Mentoring

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s in Business Administration

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly accomplished Lead Management Consultant to spearhead major client engagements from Sandton, with flexible remote options available. The role demands a proven leader capable of guiding complex projects, mentoring teams, and building strong client relationships to deliver measurable impact across industries.

The successful candidate will diagnose strategic challenges, formulate cutting-edge solutions, and oversee implementation to ensure exceptional value and