Senior Strategy and Growth Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Executive coaching

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Strategy and Growth Consultant based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The role combines high-level advisory work with market-entry guidance, growth program leadership, and client relationship management in a hybrid setting with on-site engagements around Durban.

You will lead complex projects, mentor junior staff, and help shape strategies for diverse clients. An MBA or Master’s degree is highly preferred, with a proven growth-track record essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in strategy consulting or related advisory role.
• Proven track record of developing growth strategies for diverse businesses.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong understanding of industry growth drivers.
• Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Leadership of client teams and management of project lifecycles.
• MBA or Master's degree preferred.
• Hybrid work model experience in KwaZulu-Natal.
• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop growth strategies for clients focusing on market expansion.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and trend forecasting.
• Advise leadership on strategic planning, business model innovation and M&A.
• Lead client engagements from inception to completion with high-quality delivery.
• Facilitate strategic planning workshops and scenario analysis sessions.
• Build and maintain strong advisor relationships with key stakeholders.
• Analyze financial data to assess viability and impact of initiatives.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Contribute to thought leadership and proprietary frameworks.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Market research

Presentation skills

Mentoring

Financial analysis

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

MBA or Master’s degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious management consultancy firm, is actively seeking a highly accomplished Senior Strategy and Growth Consultant to join their expanding practice in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal . This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a strong aptitude for identifying market opportunities and developing actionable growth strategies for clients. You will be at the forefront of advising businesses on market entry, competitive positioning, and sustainable expansion. The position involves a Hybrid work arrangement, balancing remote collaboration with essential client-site engagements in and around Durban . We are looking for a candidate who can lead complex strategic projects, foster strong client relationships, and contribute to the firm's reputation for excellence. This is a key opportunity to shape the strategic direction of businesses in a rapidly evolving market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive growth strategies for clients, focusing on market expansion and revenue enhancement.
• Conduct thorough market research, competitive analysis, and trend forecasting.
• Advise senior leadership on strategic planning, business model innovation, and M&A opportunities.
• Lead client engagements from inception to completion, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Facilitate strategic planning workshops and scenario analysis sessions.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted advisor relationships with key client stakeholders.
• Analyze financial data to assess the viability and impact of strategic initiatives.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the consulting team.
• Contribute to thought leadership and the development of proprietary frameworks.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or a related advisory role.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful growth strategies for diverse businesses.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong understanding of various industry sectors and their growth drivers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in leading client teams and managing project lifecycles.
• MBA or a Master's degree in a relevant field is highly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a Hybrid model, balancing remote and on-site responsibilities in KwaZulu-Natal .
• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.

Benefits

Our client offers an attractive compensation package, including a competitive base salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. You will have access to ongoing professional development, executive coaching, and opportunities for advanced certifications. The role provides extensive exposure to strategic decision-making at the highest levels of client organizations. Enjoy a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment within a globally recognized consultancy. This position offers the chance to significantly influence the strategic trajectory of businesses operating in the dynamic Durban economic landscape and beyond.