Senior Strategy Leader — Drive Transformative Growth

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Performance bonus

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a distinguished management consultancy, seeks a Principal Business Strategist to base in Tembisa, Gauteng. This senior role guides clients through complex strategic challenges and leads transformative change across organisations.

You will design innovative solutions, oversee engagements, build consensus among executives, and ensure delivery of strategic initiatives aligned with client goals.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent required.
• 10+ years in management consulting or corporate strategy.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary projects and drive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute strategic frameworks to address complex business issues for clients.
• Lead and manage large-scale consulting projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic recommendations.
• Develop financial projections and business cases for proposed initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key client executives and decision-makers.
• Facilitate executive-level workshops and strategic planning sessions.
• Identify and assess emerging trends and opportunities relevant to client industries.
• Mentor and guide project teams, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal writing and client acquisition.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a distinguished management consultancy, seeks a Principal Business Strategist to base in Tembisa, Gauteng. This senior role guides clients through complex strategic challenges and leads transformative change across organisations.

You will design innovative solutions, oversee engagements, build consensus among executives, and ensure delivery of strategic initiatives aligned with client goals.