Strategy and Innovation Consultant

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary and performance-based

Hybrid work arrangements

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Professional certifications support

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a creative and analytical Strategy and Innovation Consultant to help clients identify growth opportunities, develop new business models, and navigate market disruptions. You will conduct research, lead innovation workshops, and translate strategic concepts into viable initiatives.

The role requires a Master’s degree and at least 6 years of experience in strategy or market analysis, with collaboration across functions and attention to disruptive technologies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree completed in a relevant field.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in strategy development, innovation consulting, or market analysis.
• Proven track record in launching new products or services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market analysis, competitive intelligence, and trend forecasting to identify opportunities and threats.
• Facilitate innovation workshops and brainstorm sessions with client teams to generate new ideas.
• Develop robust business cases and strategic roadmaps for launches and market entry.
• Advise senior leadership on strategic planning, agility, and disruptive technologies.
• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, and operations to align and execute innovation strategies.
• Measure and report on the impact of innovation initiatives and adjust strategies based on data.

Skills

Market analysis

Innovation strategy

Agile methodologies

Strategic thinking

Research

Education

Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Innovation Management, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and analytical Strategy and Innovation Consultant to contribute to their esteemed practice in Pretoria . This role is dedicated to helping clients identify new growth opportunities, develop innovative business models, and navigate market disruptions. You will conduct extensive research, foster creative thinking sessions, and translate strategic concepts into viable business initiatives. This is a challenging and rewarding position for someone passionate about shaping the future of businesses and driving sustainable competitive advantage, working within a collaborative team focused on strategic foresight.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market analysis, competitive intelligence, and trend forecasting to identify strategic opportunities and threats.


• Facilitate innovation workshops and brainstorming sessions with client teams to generate new ideas and business concepts.


• Develop robust business cases and strategic roadmaps for new product/service launches and market entry strategies.


• Advise senior leadership on strategic planning, organizational agility, and the adoption of disruptive technologies.


• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, and operations teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of innovation strategies.


• Measure and report on the impact of innovation initiatives, adjusting strategies as needed based on performance data.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Innovation Management, or a related field.


• Minimum of 6 years of experience in strategy development, innovation consulting, or market analysis.


• Demonstrated success in developing and launching new products or services.


• Strong understanding of innovation frameworks, design thinking, and agile methodologies.


• Excellent strategic thinking, research, and analytical capabilities.

Benefits

• Generous salary and performance-based incentives.


• Hybrid work arrangements supporting flexibility and work-life integration.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.


• Paid time off and company holidays.


• Continuous learning opportunities and support for professional certifications in strategy and innovation.