Strategy & Growth Consultant — Market Expansion

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Professional development

Medical aid and retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a management consultant to join our Benoni team, focusing on strategy and growth initiatives in Gauteng. You will partner with clients to design and implement plans that expand markets, improve competitive positioning, and unlock new revenue streams.

You will bring strong analytical and quantitative skills along with financial modeling proficiency, and you will engage with senior executives to deliver clear, actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic planning, corporate development, or management consulting.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including financial modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and articulate clear, actionable strategic recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging with senior executives.
• Experience in market analysis and business development is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities and strategic threats.
• Develop robust corporate and business unit strategies, including market entry and diversification plans.
• Create detailed financial models and business cases to support strategic decisions.
• Advise clients on merger and acquisition strategies, partnerships, and joint ventures.
• Facilitate strategy workshops and guide leadership teams through strategic planning processes.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive actions to provide timely strategic advice.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Senior stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Economics

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a management consultant to join our Benoni team, focusing on strategy and growth initiatives in Gauteng. You will partner with clients to design and implement plans that expand markets, improve competitive positioning, and unlock new revenue streams.

You will bring strong analytical and quantitative skills along with financial modeling proficiency, and you will engage with senior executives to deliver clear, actionable recommendations.