Strategy & Innovation Consultant: Growth & Foresight

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

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.