Senior Strategy Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Health insurance

Career advancement

Executive coaching

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Strategy Consultant to strengthen advisory services in Bloemfontein. The role calls for guiding clients through transformations, developing actionable insights, and leading strategic initiatives.

You will collaborate with senior executives, conduct market and financial analyses, and deliver implemented roadmaps. This position emphasizes leadership, client management, and the ability to balance remote collaboration with on-site work in the Free State.

Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree in Business or related field.
• 8+ years in management consulting or corporate strategy.
• Strong leadership and client management skills.
• Hybrid work model with on-site client work in Bloemfontein.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements focused on strategy development, market entry, competitive positioning, and growth initiatives.
• Conduct thorough analysis of market trends, industry dynamics, and client capabilities to identify strategic opportunities and risks.
• Develop and articulate comprehensive strategic plans, including financial projections and implementation roadmaps.
• Facilitate executive-level workshops and strategic planning sessions.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the consulting team.
• Manage client expectations and ensure high-quality delivery of consulting services.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Financial modeling

Market analysis

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished management consultancy , is seeking a highly capable Senior Strategy Consultant to enhance their advisory services in Bloemfontein . This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven ability to guide clients through complex business transformations and market challenges. You will be responsible for leading key strategic initiatives, developing actionable insights, and fostering long-term client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced consultant to take on leadership responsibilities and drive significant change within organizations in the Free State province.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements focused on strategy development, market entry, competitive positioning, and growth initiatives.
• Conduct thorough analysis of market trends, industry dynamics, and client capabilities to identify strategic opportunities and risks.
• Develop and articulate comprehensive strategic plans, including financial projections and implementation roadmaps.
• Facilitate executive-level workshops and strategic planning sessions.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the consulting team.
• Manage client expectations and ensure high-quality delivery of consulting services.

Requirements

• MBA or advanced degree in Business or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in management consulting or corporate strategy, with a strong emphasis on strategic planning.
• Demonstrated success in leading strategy projects and delivering tangible business outcomes.
• Expertise in strategic frameworks, market analysis, and financial modeling.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, balancing remote collaboration with on-site client work in Bloemfontein .

Benefits

• Attractive salary package with significant performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for advanced training, executive coaching, and career advancement.
• Exposure to high-impact strategic projects across diverse sectors.
• A dynamic and professional work environment that values expertise and collaboration.