Senior Strategy Consultant

Recruiter:

Edge Executives

Job Ref:

1246744433

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Senior Strategy Consultant
Location: Johannesburg
Type: Permanent | Strategy Consulting Leadership

Shape strategy. Drive transformation.
We’re looking for a senior strategic thinker to lead high-impact transformation projects across industries. If you have deep consulting expertise, thrive in complex environments, and excel in operating model design, cost optimisation, and performance improvement, this is your platform to make a measurable difference.

About the Role
You’ll sell, lead, and deliver strategy-based transformation projects end-to-end — from diagnostics and solution design to delivery and closure. You’ll partner with senior stakeholders to align strategy, optimise operations, and drive sustainable growth.

What You’ll Do

Deliver end-to-end strategy-based transformation projects across multiple sectors
Conduct deep-dive diagnostics into operations, costs, and organisational effectiveness
Develop and present recommendations using data-driven insights and benchmarks
Lead business development, proposals, and client relationship management
Mentor and develop consultants, building a high-performance culture
Collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure successful delivery

What You Bring

Postgraduate degree in Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or Actuarial Science (MBA/CFA an advantage)
7–10 years’ strategy consulting experience, including sales, delivery, and project closure
Proven expertise in cost reduction, digital transformation, operating model redesign, and performance improvement
Advanced analytics skills (Excel, Python, etc.)
Strong stakeholder engagement and presentation ability
High EQ, adaptable, and solutions-focused

What Success Looks Like
Strategic transformation delivered with measurable impact — strengthening capabilities, optimising operations, and unlocking sustainable growth.

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