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A Client Account Lead is responsible for building trusted strategic partner relationships within one or more accounts by understanding client needs, shaping solutions, and bringing expertise and thought leadership to solve their most critical business issues. This role is responsible for driving profitable sales growth, expanding Accenture's footprint, ensuring profitable delivery and influencing the client's strategy to help drive high performance and continuous innovation.

1. Responsible for business development and performance for major clients in the Financial Services Industry
2. Have strong Financial Services industry expertise, can discuss C-level agenda, and bring industry insights and intelligence
3. Be the Strategic Trusted Partner for the client executives and top management, developing client relationships, planning strategically the account development, and communicating the account vision to the account team, the sales team, and the partners
4. Inspire, coach, and develop the account team to increase business value
5. Drives profitable growth, by shaping, negotiating, and selling deals which are balanced between Client expectations, Team capabilities and Accenture ambitions, in collaboration with the Sales team and the Account team
6. Provide day-to-day management of client relationships and strategic direction on all aspects of the account, articulating Human Brand, experience strategies and multi-disciplinary teams
7. Drive shared experience-building with the client while balancing the commercial imperatives to ensure work is profitable and of the highest standard.
8. Understand client's business landscape and experience gaps for new business opportunities.
9. Support sales opportunities and delivery of the solution by leveraging Accenture's full capabilities.
10. Build client relationships in collaboration with the Client Account Leadership team.
11. Lead the service delivery strategy across one or more client portfolios.

Our Financial Services Client Group team is a dynamic and entrepreneurial team with a can-do mentality that is focusing on bringing value to our clients by bringing the power of One Accenture. We are well connected to the broader Accenture network and capabilities, both locally and globally. Our team originates concrete opportunities together with the account teams and capability leads and drives the business development.

1. At least 15 years managerial & management experience
2. Proven track record with experiences managing productivity-driven operation
3. Strong organizational, leadership & analytical skills
4. Able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management
5. Able to drive multiple projects as needed in addition to daily responsibilities

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

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Job Purpose

Strategy Consultant is a member of the Strategy Function which is organised as a shared capability to support the entire Hollard Group and partnership businesses.

The Strategy Function is responsible for :

• providing the Group with market intelligence, strategic insights and corporate performance measures
• facilitating and aligning strategy formulation and execution across the Group
• incubating new business opportunities

This role will report to the Group Head of Strategy, who reports to the Group Executive : Strategy and Synergies.

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Job Purpose

Strategy Consultant is a member of the Strategy Function which is organised as a shared capability to support the entire Hollard Group and partnership businesses.

Job Purpose

Strategy Consultant is a member of the Strategy Function which is organised as a shared capability to support the entire Hollard Group and partnership businesses.

The Strategy Function Is Responsible For

• providing the Group with market intelligence, strategic insights and corporate performance measures
• facilitating and aligning strategy formulation and execution across the Group
• incubating new business opportunities
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Business Development and Sales
• Industries Insurance

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Job Purpose
Strategy Consultant is a member of the Strategy Function which is organised as a shared capability to support the entire Hollard Group and partnership businesses.

The Strategy Function Is Responsible For

• providing the Group with market intelligence, strategic insights and corporate performance measures
• facilitating and aligning strategy formulation and execution across the Group
• incubating new business opportunities

This role will report to the Group Head of Strategy, who reports to the Group Executive: Strategy and Synergies.

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy, consulting, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services.

• Support a workstream in Technology Strategy and Advisory offerings – Tech strategies, Tech transformations, Tech Portfolio and programme management, Enterprise architecture, Tech operating models, Tech value optimisation and Data and AI strategies
• Gain a thorough understanding of technology trends
• Manage workstream, deliverables and/or scope of work
• Contribute to Technology Strategy and Advisory practice building activities

• Bachelor’s degree
• Technology platform certifications is advantageous
• Specific industry skills is advantageous
• Experience working with a top‑tier consulting firm or technology consulting firm preferable
• Experience in Tech strategy, Tech Transformations, Tech cost optimisation, Tech operating models, Tech programme portfolio management
• Knowledge and exposure to Enterprise and Business Architecture, Data and Information Architecture, Enterprise Architecture Strategy and Planning, and/or Enterprise IT Governance, Infrastructure and Cloud Architecture, Integration Architecture, Solution and Application Architecture, Technology and Platforms, and/or Enterprise Architecture Operating Model preferrable

• Challenging job in a dynamic, professional, international, and multicultural environment
• Opportunity to gain the exceptional market, skills, knowledge, and experience gained on large‑scale local and international projects
• The unique chance to work in a global network using only state‑of‑the‑art tools and technologies
• One‑of‑a‑kind experience with the best know‑how, with broad access to certifications and professional industry‑recognized training

If this sounds like the ideal role, career, and company for you, please apply online as soon as possible.

Overview

Senior Strategy Consultant
Location: Johannesburg
Type: Permanent | Strategy Consulting Leadership

Shape strategy. Drive transformation. We’re looking for a senior strategic thinker to lead high-impact transformation projects across industries. If you have deep consulting expertise, thrive in complex environments, and excel in operating model design, cost optimisation, and performance improvement, this is your platform to make a measurable difference.

• Deliver end-to-end strategy-based transformation projects across multiple sectors
• Conduct deep-dive diagnostics into operations, costs, and organisational effectiveness
• Develop and present recommendations using data-driven insights and benchmarks
• Lead business development, proposals, and client relationship management
• Mentor and develop consultants, building a high-performance culture
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure successful delivery

• Postgraduate degree in Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or Actuarial Science (MBA/CFA an advantage)
• 7–10 years’ strategy consulting experience, including sales, delivery, and project closure
• Proven expertise in cost reduction, digital transformation, operating model redesign, and performance improvement
• Advanced analytics skills (Excel, Python, etc.)
• Strong stakeholder engagement and presentation ability
• High EQ, adaptable, and solutions-focused

Strategic transformation delivered with measurable impact — strengthening capabilities, optimising operations, and unlocking sustainable growth.

We are looking for management consultants with a passion for strategy to join our collaborative, engaged, and passionate Business Strategy Consulting team.

Are you passionate about bringing insightful guidance to our clients that shapes the future of their businesses and helps them achieve that vision? Are you inspired to create an executable strategic plan that empowers positive transformation for our clients and their customers? One that will positively impact the lives of people everywhere?

Do you have the skills and tenacity to contribute to the growth of business strategies that are embodied within a digital future? Do you want to work with the most talented people in South Africa? Then you will love it here!

Note: We give full consideration to every applicant's fit for this role. If you decide to apply and do not hear from BSG within a maximum of four weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.

Main Purpose of the Role:

Engage a multi-skilled BSG ecosystem spanning Strategy, Data Science, Technology, Analysis, and Design and Delivery Management to provide insightful and pragmatic strategic guidance to our clients. This guidance will shape how they leverage international benchmarks, fused with the local context of their businesses.

In partnership with our clients' executive teams, we aim to achieve benefits and outcomes beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A tertiary degree with honours that has developed your problem-solving skills.

• Examples include: BBusSci, BCom, BSc Eng, BEng, or BSc.

Experience:

• 5-12 years of consulting experience.

• A proven track record of successfully shaping and leading business and technology change.

• Experience working with key decision-makers at the highest levels across industries.

Job Objectives:

• Lead and motivate high-energy teams.

• Build real and lasting relationships at the top levels of our clients.

• Coach and mentor other consultants to grow skills and ensure effective delivery.

• Understand the impact of business trends and emerging technology on our clients.

• Work with our clients to create innovative solutions to business problems and customer needs.

• Communicate the required change both in person and in writing.

• Drive the execution of key initiatives required to bring strategy to life.

• Support the relationship sales process.

• Profile the BSG brand to attract talent and build further client opportunities.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to structure and solve problems and communicate solutions effectively.

• Ability to collaborate with both BSG and client team members.

• Proficiency in primary and secondary research.

• Data gathering and analysis skills.

• Awareness of project planning and delivery management.

• Experience conducting client interviews and workshops.

• Facilitation skills for workshops.

• Awareness of IT practices and solution design.

• Exposure to design thinking, lean startup, and agile practices.

Senior Strategy Consultant
Location: Johannesburg
Type: Permanent | Strategy Consulting Leadership

Shape strategy. Drive transformation.
We’re looking for a senior strategic thinker to lead high-impact transformation projects across industries. If you have deep consulting expertise, thrive in complex environments, and excel in operating model design, cost optimisation, and performance improvement, this is your platform to make a measurable difference.

About the Role
You’ll sell, lead, and deliver strategy-based transformation projects end-to-end — from diagnostics and solution design to delivery and closure. You’ll partner with senior stakeholders to align strategy, optimise operations, and drive sustainable growth.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver end-to-end strategy-based transformation projects across multiple sectors

• Conduct deep-dive diagnostics into operations, costs, and organisational effectiveness

• Develop and present recommendations using data-driven insights and benchmarks

• Lead business development, proposals, and client relationship management

• Mentor and develop consultants, building a high-performance culture

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure successful delivery

What You Bring

• Postgraduate degree in Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or Actuarial Science (MBA/CFA an advantage)

• 7–10 years’ strategy consulting experience, including sales, delivery, and project closure

• Proven expertise in cost reduction, digital transformation, operating model redesign, and performance improvement

• Advanced analytics skills (Excel, Python, etc.)

• Strong stakeholder engagement and presentation ability

• High EQ, adaptable, and solutions-focused

What Success Looks Like
Strategic transformation delivered with measurable impact — strengthening capabilities, optimising operations, and unlocking sustainable growth.