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Senior Strategist

Johannesburg, South AfricaFull-time2026-09-11 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop effective, inspiring, and actionable strategy across client briefs, proactive opportunities, and new-business projects using research, consumer understanding, culture, data, and structured thinking.

Role type

Senior Strategist (Marketing & Communications)

Builds

Integrated client solutions combining creativity, intelligence, data, technology, and AI

Domain

Marketing, Communications, Telecommunications

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Strategic thinking, consumer insight analysis, data interpretation, AI application, integrated planning, creative brief development, client partnership, new business development, operational management, strategic transformation

Preferred skills

Future-fit tools fluency, digital transformation knowledge, emerging technology awareness

Technologies

AI tools, digital data platforms, web-based research tools, future-fit platforms

Responsibilities

Translate business objectives into clear strategic direction and compelling creative briefs; analyze market trends and consumer behavior to identify meaningful insights; collaborate with creative, media, and client teams to ensure alignment; manage multiple workstreams and deadlines; contribute to new-business pitches and growth opportunities; monitor campaign results and suggest improvements.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC