Senior Strategy & Innovation Catalyst

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Attractive bonus structure

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Generous leave entitlement

Support for continuous learning

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks a Senior Consultant for our Strategy & Innovation practice. You will identify growth opportunities, craft innovative business models, and drive strategic foresight with clients across diverse industries.

Based in Polokwane, you will analyze market dynamics, facilitate workshops, and develop strategic roadmaps while leveraging emerging technologies. The role emphasizes independent work and cross-border strategic projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Strategy, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or market analysis.
• Proven ability to develop strategic frameworks and business cases.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation development.
• Experience in facilitating workshops and brainstorming sessions.
• Understanding of innovation methodologies and disruptive technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis, trend forecasting, and competitive intelligence to identify opportunities and threats.
• Develop innovative business strategies, growth plans, and new venture concepts.
• Facilitate innovation workshops and ideation sessions with client teams.
• Assess viability of new business models and digital transformation initiatives.
• Support clients in developing strategic roadmaps and implementation plans.
• Analyze financial implications of strategic recommendations and new initiatives.
• Present strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Stay abreast of disruptive technologies and evolving business paradigms.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Workshop facilitation

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Business/Strategy

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks a Senior Consultant for our Strategy & Innovation practice. You will identify growth opportunities, craft innovative business models, and drive strategic foresight with clients across diverse industries.

Based in Polokwane, you will analyze market dynamics, facilitate workshops, and develop strategic roadmaps while leveraging emerging technologies. The role emphasizes independent work and cross-border strategic projects in a dynamic environment.