Senior Strategy & Ops Consultant — Hybrid (Pmb)

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Medical aid & retirement fund

Professional development & executive->

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Management Consultant in Pietermaritzburg to drive strategic initiatives and operational improvements across industries. You will diagnose client operations, craft strategic recommendations, and lead implementation with a focus on delivering measurable impact.

The role requires 5–7 years of experience in management consulting and a strong MBA/related master’s. You will mentor juniors, lead client workshops, and travel to sites, with a hybrid work model balancing

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in management consulting, strategy or operational improvement.
• Proven track record leading complex consulting engagements and delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth diagnostic assessments of client operations for improvement.
• Develop strategic recommendations, business cases, financial models, and roadmaps.
• Lead project teams, manage client relationships, ensure on-time delivery and budgets.
• Facilitate workshops and drive change management initiatives.
• Mentor junior consultants and present findings to senior stakeholders.
• Travel to client sites; contribute to cross-functional implementation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration / Economics / Finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Management Consultant in Pietermaritzburg to drive strategic initiatives and operational improvements across industries. You will diagnose client operations, craft strategic recommendations, and lead implementation with a focus on delivering measurable impact.

The role requires 5–7 years of experience in management consulting and a strong MBA/related master’s. You will mentor juniors, lead client workshops, and travel to sites, with a hybrid work model balancing