About the job
Strategic Consultant – Cape Town
Hybrid (3 days in-office)
Join Rival, a cutting-edge marketing consultancy for challengers, as a Strategic Consultant in our vibrant Cape Town office. This is not your average consultancy role; we seek innovative minds ready to craft breakthrough marketing strategies that disrupt the market, surpass competitors, and create remarkable impacts.
We are in search of a brand strategist who excels at unconventional thinking and innovative ideas. You will collaborate closely with senior leaders to shape brand and social strategies, as well as execute go-to-market plans for forward-thinking brands. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are eager for growth, this opportunity is for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Support senior strategists in developing brand positioning, messaging frameworks, and go-to-market strategies.
- Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and gather audience insights.
- Contribute to the development of social-first strategies.
- Coordinate project logistics, including timelines, communications, and presentations, to ensure alignment between clients and teams.
- Foster collaboration across creative, media, and analytics teams, enhancing your cross-functional skill set.
Why Choose Rival?
- A consultancy with a difference. We are four years into our journey, experiencing rapid growth, and demonstrating that there is a premium alternative to traditional consultancies.
- A global perspective. Work with ambitious clients from North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
- Small team, big impact. With a boutique approach, every project is high-visibility and impactful—no anonymity here.
- Direct influence. Collaborate closely with Rival’s founders, helping to shape both our consultancy and our clients’ futures.
Who Thrives at Rival?
We prioritize hiring individuals who embody challenger mindsets over traditional CVs.
- 4+ years of experience in brand, digital, or social strategy (agency, consultancy, or in-house).
- A natural problem-solver with a knack for identifying unconventional solutions.
- Deeply engaged with cultural trends—you don’t just notice them; you leverage them.
- Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, and comfortable with AI technologies.
- Highly organized, delivering excellence without compromise.

