Senior Strategy Consultant

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Performance bonus

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Executive exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Strategy Consultant to lead remote client engagements across Polokwane and beyond. You will develop strategic frameworks, conduct market analysis, and guide clients through complex planning processes in a fully remote setting.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in strategic consulting, strong executive communication, and proven ability to shape long-term growth. This role offers autonomy, a generous bonus program, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in strategic consulting or corporate strategy roles.
• Deep understanding of strategic frameworks, financial modeling, and market analysis techniques.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and influencing abilities with executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements focused on corporate strategy, market entry, and competitive positioning.
• Develop comprehensive strategic frameworks, business plans, and growth roadmaps.
• Conduct rigorous market research, competitive analysis, and industry forecasting.
• Facilitate high-level strategic workshops with executive leadership teams.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the firm's intellectual capital development.

Skills

Strategic consulting

Market analysis

Executive communication

Leadership/mentoring

Job description

About the Role

Our client is expanding its fully remote consulting practice and is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Strategy Consultant to serve clients across Polokwane and beyond. This role demands a strategic thinker capable of developing and executing transformative strategies for diverse businesses. You will be responsible for identifying market opportunities, defining competitive advantages, and guiding clients through complex strategic planning processes. This is an ideal position for an experienced consultant who thrives in a remote setting, values autonomy, and is passionate about driving strategic growth and innovation for their clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements focused on corporate strategy, market entry, and competitive positioning.
• Develop comprehensive strategic frameworks, business plans, and growth roadmaps.
• Conduct rigorous market research, competitive analysis, and industry forecasting.
• Facilitate high-level strategic workshops with executive leadership teams.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the firm's intellectual capital development.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in strategic consulting or corporate strategy roles.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful long-term business strategies.
• Deep understanding of strategic frameworks, financial modeling, and market analysis techniques.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and influencing abilities, with a strong executive presence.

Benefits

• Generous salary and a significant performance-based bonus program.
• Completely remote work environment with a flexible schedule.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and executive education.
• Opportunity to shape the strategic direction of prominent organizations.