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Who We Are

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Experienced professionals bring us the know-how to make lasting change for our clients and our company. We are not typical ‘management’ consultants. We provide industry- and discipline-specific knowledge and expertise, which amplifies our impact and helps us shape the future for our clients. Oliver Wyman is a diverse, entrepreneurial, non-competitive partnership of individuals who like to pursue new opportunities or build a unique franchise doing what they do best in a collegial, fun environment.

ASSOCIATE break down complex problems into discrete tasks, identifying the key aspects of a problem and directing the focus of junior consultants to those elements. You will effectively plan and execute analysis as well as identify the core issues in complex analyses in order to be able to craft suitable recommendations. You’ll work side by side with clients and your project team members to move projects forward and manage small teams to get the work done. Clients and colleagues look to Associates for unique insight into the subject area which they have chosen

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Clients hire Oliver Wyman for specialized expertise, the ideal candidate will have most of the following :

• At least 4-6 years of relevant experience, ideally with a top-tier strategy consulting firm (or similar organization).
• Knowledge within Financial Services
• A strong background in strategic problem solving with demonstrable analytical skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in both formal and informal settings
• Fluent in English
• An undergraduate or advanced degree from a top academic program
• Know how to take the initiative, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills and put the ones you’ve already got to good use - Not just intelligence, but creativity too : you’ll be ready to come up with novel ideas to solve our clients’ biggest problems
• Have an aptitude for analytical work, like sniffing out clues in massive data sets or hunting down the key issues in a hugely complex challenge

A willingness to work fluidly and respectfully with our incredibly talented team.

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We’re serious about making OW a rewarding, progressive, enjoyable and balanced place to work.

• Self-starters and free thinkers who work well in a team
• Common aspiration, collective endeavour, shared success
• Straightforward, open, respectful interaction
• Opportunity without artificial barriers
• Balanced lives

We are individuals who are self-starting, motivated, energetic, entrepreneurial about what we do

We have the common aspiration to have an impact, leave a legacy and change the world. We have no interest in running a steady-state business. We want to build, grow and shape the environment around us

We value an environment where every member of Oliver Wyman is encouraged and expected to voice his or her opinion

We value merit and believe that to create a true meritocracy we need to remove artificial barriers to opportunity

We value people whose lives balance work and non-work activities because we believe they are both more interesting colleagues and are able to make better contributions to the Firm. We push ourselves hard to deliver excellence, but we also work to extract the maximum benefit from the flexibility of a project-based business. We provide the ability to take career breaks for personal or family reasons. We fundamentally value each other’s time, and are sensitive to how it is used. We are an output not input-based culture, have respect for people’s personal decisions, and believe that one's workload must be sustainable. We seek balance for ourselves and our colleagues.

Marsh & McLennan Companies and its Affiliatesare EOE Minority / Female / Disability / Vet / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity employers.

Overview

To provide superior customer services by achieving optimum turnover results and customer services through merchandise presentation. To assist management with daily operations of the store. Highly customer focused and service orientated.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Retail

Description :

OliverWymanisnowlookingtohireaCountryMarketingLeadforSouthAfrica, tojoinourIMEAMarketingteam!

This role is based in our Johannesburg Office.

To support our exciting growth trajectory, we are seeking an experienced, creative, and results-driven Marketing Manager to join our team as our local marketing lead for South Africa. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving our marketing efforts, establishing our brand presence, and supporting our expanding ambitions in the South African market and wider IMEA region. Candidates with professional services expertise is essential, ideally in management consulting, who can leverage their industry knowledge to effectively enhance our positioning our organization in the South African market.

Approximately 70% of this role will focus on South Africa and Africa, positioning you as the ‘first advisor’ on locally relevant activations, and our ‘home’ point of contact for Marketing in our Johannesburg office. The balance of approximately 30% of your time will involve supporting peers across India, the Middle East, and Africa, contributing to IMEA-wide campaigns and activations as part of a unified regional Marketing team, and giving you visibility to regional and global stakeholders.

This position will suit a highly organized, entrepreneurial self-starter keen to pioneer programs in South Africa, while actively collaborating with colleagues across IMEA to ensure we show up as one team.

As Oliver Wyman South Africa’s Lead for Marketing, you will work closely with the IMEA Marketing Executive Director and our IMEA Marketing Head of Markets, the Partner group in South Africa, and global Marketing peers. You will lead the local market’s marketing strategy and execute high-impact marketing programs that raise brand awareness and help build relationships with clients and influencers through a variety of tactics. At the same time, you will contribute to regional initiatives and topics, drawing upon and offering your expertise and learnings to peers across IMEA.

• Collaborate with IMEA Marketing Heads and South Africa’s business leadership to develop integrated growth strategies for existing and new sectors, for the local market.
• Lead South Africa-focused (70%) marketing campaigns across multiple channels (website, social media, press releases, email newsletters, videos, events) to increase brand visibility and generate interest, while supporting IMEA-wide campaigns and activations (30%) to strengthen regional alignment.
• Working with our IMEA campaigns coordinator, conduct detailed reporting and analysis of campaign impact in South Africa to drive informed decision-making; Measure and analyse marketing effectiveness using CRM and other tools, optimizing campaigns continuously.
• Together with IMEA Head of PR, manage relationship with local PR agency, expand the firm’s presence in tier 1 media, also leveraging your own relationships to build connections with key editors and journalists.
• Create South Africa-specific content and adapt global marketing materials for local relevance, emphasizing culturally resonant storytelling and effective distribution.
• Represent Oliver Wyman South Africa in global Marketing team forums, identifying synergies between global and local campaigns, and ensuring South Africa’s perspective informs IMEA planning.
• Collaborate with our think tank the Oliver Wyman Forum, and Marsh McLennan (MMC) to strategize content delivery for relevant report launches.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with organizations, associations, and influencers as relevant.
• Develop tailored account-based marketing (ABM) strategies in collaboration with local Partner leadership.
• Enhance employer brand through local activations, supporting Recruitment team efforts.
• Maintain a keen interest in industry trends, competitive intelligence, and regulatory changes, providing actionable insights that keep up with best practice.
• Identify and negotiate speaking opportunities for firm leaders at influential conferences and events in South Africa.
• Oversee local marketing operations and manage relationships with agencies and vendors to expand South Africa marketing support functions.
• Foster strong relationships internally and externally to drive collaboration and business development, both within South Africa and across the IMEA region.
• Take on special projects on behalf of the team on occasion, that contribute to the company’s goals and your own professional development.

• 8+ years of proven track record and experience in a B2B marketing / communication function in professional services or agency.
• Expertise in crafting and editing engaging content across multiple formats (media, social media, web, reports, etc.), and familiarity in using keyword research and SEO.
• Client-centric / Account Based Marketing experience with a strategic eye on linking Marketing impact with Commercial Objectives.
• Existing media relationships in South Africa an advantage, or experience in managing a PR agency.
• Team management and experience working in an international / regional peer group, contributing to multi-country campaigns.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Monday.com or Asana.
• Team member management is an advantage, but not essential at this stage.
• Skills and Attributes
• Strong competency in strategic thinking and aligning key stakeholders.
• Ability to plan and execute marketing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong presentation and PowerPoint skills
• Strong command of business English, with honed writing and editing skills; executive presence.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills for a regional and international work environment.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Agile work attitude, hard-working, and results driven.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally, as required, to fulfill Marketing campaign activations, for career development training, and spend time together with a wider team

If you are a dynamic, creative, and strategic marketing professional with a passion for driving growth – both locally in South Africa and across IMEA – and have a proven track record in professional services, we invite you to join our team as the Country Marketing Lead for South Africa.

Oliver Wyman, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE : MMC), is a management consulting firm combining deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise to help clients optimize their business, improve operations and accelerate performance. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses : Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex / gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are also committed to providing reasonable support to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. We welcome candidates to contact us at to discuss any specific needs.Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

A vacancy has now arisen as Assistant Director to the Chapter.

This role is open to Hogsback Chapter Committee members with at least 2 years Chapter membership. The role is a Primary Officer position with a three year (renewable) tenure and approval by the Dealer Principal is required to be shortlisted for consideration. Members of other HOG Chapters are ineligible for appointment.

Please see the attached nomination notice for more details, and please speak to Aaron and Adrian to discuss your interest and submit any expressions of interest to with a brief description of what you would bring to the role. The closing date for nominations for this role is 30 November.

In the event of more than one suitable candidate, a vote will be held by the membership present at our December Club Night to be held at the Dealership on the 5th December.

Dave Hardcastle

Chapter Secretary

Overview

Job Reference Number:
Department: BUCO
Industry: Retail
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related

Date: 2025/09/05

The main purpose of the job is to ensure the right stock leaves the branch in line with company policies and procedures. Co-ordinating the deliveries effectively to customers.

• Checking correct stock
• Stocktake
• Auditing
• Goods Receiving
• Picking and Loading
• Completion of Security Documentation
• Housekeeping
• To uphold and promote the company values and culture

• Grade 12
• 3 year’s relevant experience
• Knowledge of building material will be advantageous

Ensure relevant documentation for all transactions is checked and recorded when stock and / or fixed assets leave the Store or when Customers return stock.

• Minimum Grade 12 and 1 (one) year work related experience or 2 (two) years' work related experience
• Ability to communicate in English and the dominant language spoken in the geographical area where the position is available
• Must be literate
• Must have strong numeric skills
• Proven attention to detail
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends and Public Holidays

• Ensure no goods leave Cashbuild stores without the relevant documentation
• Completed correct and full
• Correct date, time, sequence, and signature on document has been captured
• Ensure all Customer returns are correctly recorded in the End Controller book and authorised
• Ensure back up employee available for area of responsibility with shift changes, lunch, and tea breaks
• Sign the End Control keys IN / OUT daily
• All exit / entry doors must be closed if not in use
• To ensure that loading and off-loading shutter doors are closed at all times where not in use
• Report all suspicious behaviour and vehicles which could pose a risk to Cashbuild and its Customers to Management
• Conduct random searches on Employees when they leave the Store

Customer Service

• Offer fast, friendly and efficient service to all Cashbuild Customers when checking in and out Customers goods
• Direct Customers to relevant person who can assist him / her.

Ready for Business

• Adhere to Ready for Business and Beyond my Control as per the CB Way

Integrity

• Complying with generally accepted standards in activities related to the position.
• keeps promises.
• creates realistic expectations.
• is sincere.
• handles sensitive information carefully.
• shows awareness of values, indicates when boundaries are crossed.

Accuracy

• Effectively handling detailed information and being consistently attentive to details.
• Works in an orderly fashion.
• Ensures that matters are handled in an orderly and accurate manner from start to finish.
• Prevents mistakes.
• Invests energy in checking his/her work for mistakes.

Client focus

• Identifying and actively responding to clients' wishes and needs.
• Deals with clients in a friendly manner.
• Shows involvement in the client's problem.
• Makes clients feel welcome.
• Approaches the client's question with a can-do mentality

Personal development

• Being aware of one's own strengths and weaknesses: consciously working on personal development.
• Is focused on self-broadening and/or gaining more in-depth knowledge.
• Follows relevant training programmes and/or looks for opportunities to gain experience.
• Seeks and uses opportunities for personal development.
• Asks for feedback in order to learn

The main purpose of the job is to ensure the right stock leaves the branch in line with company policies and procedures. Co-ordinating the deliveries effectively to customers

• Checking correct stock

• Stocktake

• Auditing

• Goods Receiving

• Picking and Loading

• Completion of Security Documentation

• Housekeeping

• To uphold and promote the company values and culture

Grade 12

3 year's relevant experience

Knowledge of building material will be advantageous

To provide superior customer services by achieving optimum turnover results and customer services through merchandise presentation.To assist management with daily operations of the store. Highly customer focused and service orientated.

• Achievement of daily, monthly and weekly sales targets
• Protection of all assets (stock, cash, physical assets, staff and customers)
• Effective implementation of company policies and procedures.
• Effective implementations store/ department layout.
• Customer service.
• Ensure correct administration procedures in respect of stock room,mark-downs and Lay-bys
• Ensure effective merchandise replenishment and housekeeping.

• Matric- grade 12

• Previous sales experience.
• Customer service orientated.
• Working with members in a team.
• Ability to plan daily tasks effectively.
• Computer literacy.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate with people and customers.
• Tolerance for stress.
• High level of integrity/ initiative.