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)


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