Senior Strategy & Transformation Consultant (Hybrid)

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Performance-based bonuses

Medical aid and retirement fund

Generous annual leave and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Management Consultant for its Soweto, Gauteng client base. The role focuses on driving strategic initiatives, delivering impactful solutions, and guiding implementation to achieve business outcomes.

You will lead complex projects, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and shape client transformations across sectors. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in management consulting, strong analytical and leadership skills, and a proven ability to manage relationships and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in management consulting or a similar strategic advisory role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex consulting projects.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of client business operations, identifying areas for improvement and strategic development.
• Develop and present comprehensive strategic recommendations, business cases, and implementation roadmaps to senior client leadership.
• Lead project teams, manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings to gather requirements, build consensus, and drive change.
• Advise clients on best practices in areas such as operational efficiency, organizational design, digital transformation, and change management.
• Mentor and coach junior consultants, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted advisor relationships with clients.
• Contribute to the firm’s knowledge base and service offering development.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Change management

Communication

Workshop facilitation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Management Consultant for its Soweto, Gauteng client base. The role focuses on driving strategic initiatives, delivering impactful solutions, and guiding implementation to achieve business outcomes.

You will lead complex projects, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and shape client transformations across sectors. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in management consulting, strong analytical and leadership skills, and a proven ability to manage relationships and