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Management Consultant/ Strategy Analyst Jobs in Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa at The Strategists

Title: Management Consultant/ Strategy Analyst

Company: The Strategists

Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa

Management Consultant / Strategy Analyst

An exciting opportunity for a strategy management consultant in a respected boutique strategy and innovation firm.

Do you enjoy working across multiple industries, crafting cutting-edge strategies for leading companies, and engaging with senior leaders?

We are a boutique strategy and innovation consulting firm, recognized for:

  • Excellent strategy development
  • Building industry-leading innovation functions
  • Delivering global insights with local relevance

Our CEO is a globally respected strategist and thought leader in disruption and strategy. This role will work closely with him and our team on high-impact strategy and innovation projects.

Why Join Us?

  • Career Growth: This role offers exposure to high-profile clients and fast-tracked career development in strategy and innovation.
  • Impact-Driven Work: You will directly influence business transformation and strategic decision-making for leading organizations.
  • Diverse Industries: Work across banking, retail, FMCG, ICT, telco, and emerging industries.
  • Culture of Excellence: We value bold thinking, entrepreneurial drive, and meaningful impact.

Requirements:

  • A tertiary degree with experience in strategy consulting
  • Design experience in PowerPoint is critical
  • Use of generative AI tools
  • Experience in strategy tools, frameworks, and execution
  • Strong research, analysis, and strategic insights capabilities
  • Project management expertise, with experience leading complex projects
  • Proven ability to craft strategy and drive innovation
  • Experience engaging with senior leaders and executives
  • Business school experience is an advantage
  • Strong leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Problem-solving mindset and adaptability in fast-paced environments
  • Knowledge of AI, digital transformation, and data-driven decision-making is a plus

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage strategy and innovation projects across multiple sectors
  • Engage with senior clients, providing high-impact strategic insights
  • Conduct deep research and analysis to inform strategy development
  • Develop strategy outputs from strategy sessions
  • Create strategy reports, implementation dashboards, and actionable insights
  • Prepare world-class presentations for the CEO and senior leadership
  • Organize and drive innovation projects, hackathons, and design thinking initiatives
  • Ensure seamless project execution and delivery
  • Bring a proactive and creative approach to strategy design and outputs

Key Skills & Attributes:

  • Exceptional PowerPoint and design skills
  • Superior ability to use generative AI
  • Proven ability to produce strategy outputs
  • Strong innovation management expertise
  • Research-driven approach to strategy and problem-solving
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on impact

This role is for individuals who thrive in a high-performance environment and are passionate about shaping the future of strategy and innovation.

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