Strategy & Market Entry Lead - Rustenburg

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Generous leave policy

Professional development & conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Consulting Manager to lead strategy and market entry projects from our Rustenburg, North West office. The role requires deep analytical capability, executive-level leadership, and proven client-management experience.

You will guide clients through strategic planning, market analysis, and expansion initiatives, shaping business growth for the North West region and beyond.

Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Finance, Economics, Strategy).
• 8+ years of experience in management consulting or corporate strategy roles, with a strong focus on market entry and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale strategy projects and managing client relationships at the C-suite level.
• Exceptional analytical skills, including financial modeling and market forecasting.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex strategies concisely.
• Experience working with clients in the mining, agriculture, or manufacturing sectors within the North West region is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in strategic frameworks and analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements focused on corporate strategy development, growth initiatives, and market entry.
• Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and industry trend assessments.
• Develop robust business cases, financial models, and strategic recommendations for new ventures.
• Manage project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
• Facilitate executive-level workshops and present strategic findings and recommendations.
• Advise clients on organizational design, capability building, and implementation planning.
• Identify and assess potential risks and challenges associated with strategic decisions.
• Foster strong, long-term relationships with key client decision-makers.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants, promoting a culture of excellence.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Client management

Financial modeling

Market analysis

C-suite communication

Education

MBA or Master's degree

Tools

Financial modeling

Market forecasting

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Consulting Manager to lead strategy and market entry projects from our Rustenburg, North West office. The role requires deep analytical capability, executive-level leadership, and proven client-management experience.

You will guide clients through strategic planning, market analysis, and expansion initiatives, shaping business growth for the North West region and beyond.