Corporate Strategy Analyst
Accenture in South Africa
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Midrand, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time

Introduction:
Join Accenture’s Corporate Strategy & Growth team and help leading organisations find their next growth frontier in the age of AI. As a Strategy Analyst, you’ll work with experienced consultants and senior clients across industries to solve complex challenges, unlock new opportunities, and shape the future of business.
This is an exciting opportunity to kick-start your strategy consulting career and learn how to shape corporate strategies, identify value pools, and drive business transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
Support strategic projects through research, analysis, and insight development
Conduct market scans, competitor benchmarking, and desk research
Assist in developing presentations, reports, and deliverables for client engagements
Collaborate with internal teams to explore growth opportunities, new business models, and innovation ideas
Help build business cases and financial models with support from senior team members
Participate in client meetings, workshops, and brainstorming sessions
Contribute to the development of thought leadership and internal knowledge sharing
Stay on top of emerging trends in technology, industry shifts, and market disruptions
Skills Required:
Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving ability
Ability to synthesise research and data into clear insights
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and high-quality output
Team player mindset with a proactive and curious approach
Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
Good to Have:
Experience working on case studies or university projects related to business strategy
Participation in innovation challenges, hackathons, or entrepreneurship programmes
Familiarity with design thinking, customer journey mapping, or basic financial modelling
Passion for emerging tech, new business models, and corporate growth
What’s in it for you:
Learn from some of the best minds in strategy and consulting
Work with top-tier clients across industries on real business problems
Build foundational skills in corporate strategy, problem-solving, and client engagement
Accelerate your career growth in a global organisation with extensive training and mentorship
Enjoy a collaborative, high-impact, and purpose-driven work environment
Must Have Experience:
1–2 years of work experience, ideally in consulting, corporate strategy, or a fast-paced analytical role
Exposure to strategy development, business analysis, or innovation-related work (internships count!)
Undergraduate degree with strong academic results (Honours preferred)
Join Accenture’s Corporate Strategy & Growth team and help leading organisations find their next growth frontier in the age of AI. As a Strategy Analyst, you’ll work with experienced consultants and senior clients across industries to solve complex challenges, unlock new opportunities, and shape the future of business.
This is an exciting opportunity to kick-start your strategy consulting career and learn how to shape corporate strategies, identify value pools, and drive business transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
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