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Shape the future of global deals.
GCO Partners is seeking a
Transaction Advisory Consultant
in South Africa to partner with a US-based firm on both
buy-side and sell-side engagements
. This long-term role offers the chance to dive deep into due diligence, valuations, and deal structuring while collaborating with cross-border teams and US clients on high-impact transactions.

Transaction Advisory Consultant (US Focus)

Location:
South Africa (Remote/Hybrid from Cape Town/Johannesburg)

Type:
Long-Term Engagement

About the Role

A leading US-based firm is seeking a highly skilled
Transaction Advisory Consultant
to join their growing advisory team. This long-term role is based in South Africa, supporting international clients with complex transactions while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support
  buy-side and sell-side due diligence
  engagements across multiple industries.
• Analyze financial statements, working capital, EBITDA adjustments, and deal structures.
• Provide
  transaction support,
  including valuations, M&A analysis, and financial modeling in various industries.
• Collaborate with cross-border teams and US clients on advisory projects.
• Prepare and present clear reports and recommendations to stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA), ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 2-4 years experience in
  Transaction Advisory Services
  .
• Strong technical knowledge of
  US GAAP
  and exposure to international reporting standards.
• Proven experience in due diligence, financial analysis, and M&A advisory.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with ability to manage US-based stakeholders.

Why Join

• Long-term stability with exposure to
  US and international transactions
  .
• Opportunity to work on
  high-impact deals
  with global teams.
• Competitive compensation and professional growth within an international advisory environment.

If you are ambitious, detail-oriented, and ready to deliver impact on a global stage, wed like to hear from you.

Apply now through our careers page:

Overview

Alliance Banking Senior Business Analyst – Key Requirements

• 1. Business Analysis & Strategy Alignment Proven ability to elicit, document, and validate business requirements in a complex partnership-driven banking environment. Strong understanding of Alliance Banking models, including BaaS, white-label platforms, and embedded financial services. Ability to conduct gap analyses, feasibility studies, and cost-benefit analyses for proposed solutions. Experience in supporting business case development, particularly for new partner onboarding, product enhancements, or regulatory projects.
• 2. Financial Services & Regulatory Knowledge Strong grasp of banking products and services (e.g., payments, savings, credit, cards, collections, remittances). Familiarity with South African financial regulations including SARB, FSCA, FICA, and POPIA requirements. Exposure to risk, compliance, and audit processes, particularly in third-party/partner environments.
• 3. Process Design & Optimisation Experience in documenting and improving end-to-end business processes, especially those involving external partners. Ability to model workflows using tools such as BPMN, Visio, or Lucidchart. Knowledge of control environments, KPIs, SLAs, and escalation frameworks across operational value chains.
• 4. Data Analysis & Insights Competency in data-driven decision-making, including data profiling, reconciliation, and insights to support product performance. Ability to work with Excel, SQL, Power BI or equivalent to perform ad hoc analysis. Understanding of data governance and quality, especially in integrated partner environments.
• 5. Partner & Stakeholder Management Strong stakeholder management skills with experience interfacing across IT, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Product, and external partners. Proven ability to act as a bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring shared understanding and execution. Confidence in participating in governance committees, product working groups, and external partner discussions.
• 6. Project Management & Agile Delivery Hands-on experience in Agile/Scrum or hybrid project methodologies, including backlog grooming and sprint planning. Exposure to JIRA, Confluence, DevOps, Trello, or similar tools. Ability to manage multiple initiatives and deliver under tight deadlines in a fast-paced Alliance environment.
• 7. Documentation & Communication Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clear, concise, and structured reporting. Ability to create and present business requirement documents (BRDs), functional specifications (FRDs), and user stories. Experience in preparing partner onboarding documentation, SOPs, and support playbooks.
• 8. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or related field (postgraduate advantageous). Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in business analysis within banking or FinTech environments. Certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, Agile BA, or Lean Six Sigma are advantageous.

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SUMMARY:

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Senior Specialist: Business Analysis

Recruiter:

Specd

Job Ref:

JHB /Josh

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

The Senior Specialist: Business Analysis plays a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives by analyzing, interpreting, and translating business needs into actionable requirements. This role ensures that business solutions are fit-for-purpose, user-centric, and aligned to organizational goals. As a key liaison between stakeholders and technical teams, the incumbent will contribute to solution design, project delivery, and continuous business improvement efforts.

POSITION INFO:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title: Senior Specialist: Business Analysis

Employment Type: 6 months Contract

Work Location: Johannesburg, Hybrid

JOB CONTEXT:

As a Senior Specialist: Business Analysis, you'll be at the heart of innovation—transforming complex business needs into smart, actionable solutions that truly make an impact. You won’t just gather requirements; you’ll bring ideas to life by collaborating with stakeholders and technical teams to co-create solutions that are user-friendly, purpose-built, and future-focused. This isn’t your average BA role. You’ll shape projects from the ground up, help design meaningful change, and make sure every solution aligns with the bigger mission. If you're passionate about solving problems, love translating vision into value, and thrive in dynamic environments, we want you on our team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sourcing and validating resolution funding and collateral-related data from multiple source systems.
• Performing data and process gap analyses aligned to SARB’s Resolution Funding expectations.
• Assisting in the design and build of the funding estimation and forecasting model.
• Developing dashboards and reports to support resolution funding MIS and internal governance.
• Engaging with Treasury, Risk, Finance, and IT stakeholders to ensure alignment and interlock of data sources.
• Supporting the process analysis required for embedding new funding processes in resolution scenarios.
• Documenting requirements and maintaining traceability across data, systems, and reporting layers.
• Build the internal capabilities to estimate, manage, and report the institution’s funding and liquidity position in resolution scenarios, in line with SARB’s requirements under the Financial Sector Laws Amendment Act (FSLAA).
  
  

• Resolution cost estimation.
• Forecasting and MIS solutions for resolution funding.
• Scenario analysis and modelling for liquidity shortfalls.
• Governance and compliance framework development.
• ELA collateral assessment and FMI liquidity gap identification.
  
  

• Minimum 5 years’ experience.
• SQL (min 1 year).
• Business and data analysis (min 2 years).
• Power BI or QlikView/Qlik Sense (min 1 year).
• Banking experience.
• PowerBI experience or similar reporting platform.
• SAS experience.
• Business and/or Data Analysis experience.
  
  

• SAS (exposure or working knowledge).
• Ability to work with large datasets from Hadoop or similar environments.
• Strong documentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Treasury or Liquidity Management experience.
• Familiarity with financial forecasting or resolution modelling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Experience in creating reporting dashboards and automated data pipelines.
• Exposure to compliance, risk governance, or financial planning processes.
  
  

• Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, applicable banking experience, and previous earnings.
  
  
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries Advertising Services

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A leader within the retail industry is looking for an experienced Business Analysis Manager to join the team. This proudly South African company has been in existence for over half a century and has grown into a leader within the market.

The Successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. Coaching and leading the business analysis team
2. Strategic thinking in how to provide the best solution for the business
3. Business process design and documentation expertise
4. Improving the quality of the business analysis team
5. Identifying business opportunities
6. Risk management
7. Ensuring all Project Issues are properly reported
8. Assisting Group Financial Management Team with all financial reporting requirements
9. Assisting with IT Audit requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information / Business Systems
• Proven experience as a Financial Business Analysis Manager

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• 5 to 7 years experience within a similar role

Package & Remuneration:

R - R - Annually

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit our website .

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions. We also invite you to contact us to discuss your next career move in finance!

For more information contact:
Rochelle Jansen
Recruitment Consultant

Job Description
Only applications through Dittohire will be considered. DO NOT send your CV/job application via email
Job Purpose
The company is looking for an experienced and dynamic Business Intelligence, Analysis & Systems Manager to lead our team of Business Analysts. This strategic role is key to bridging the gap between what the business needs and the technology solutions available. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of system enhancements—from scoping and design through to deployment—and ensuring the ongoing stability of these systems via dedicated application support. Furthermore, the successful candidate will lead a team in developing and executing strategic projects, govern master data, and proactively find new opportunities to drive business efficiency and growth.

Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage the performance and professional development of the Business Intelligence team.
• Allocate BI and BA resources effectively across projects and support activities, ensuring optimal workload distribution.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and high performance.
• Set clear objectives, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback to team members.

Application Support Management

• Establish and oversee a Tier 2 support desk managed by the BI team for business-critical applications and systems.
• Ensure timely triage, prioritization and resolution of incoming support tickets, bugs, and data-related queries.
• Analyse support trends to identify root causes, recommending permanent solutions such as system enhancements, bug fixes, or improved user training.
• Act as a key escalation point for complex or high-priority issues, coordinating with technical teams to ensure swift resolution.
• Manage communication with business users regarding ticket status, resolution timelines, and system outages.

System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Management

• Oversee the scoping of operational system changes, working closely with business stakeholders to define clear requirements, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Lead the creation of intuitive and user-centric UI/UX designs and wireframes for new features and systems.
• Develop and manage comprehensive testing strategies, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), to ensure solutions are robust and meet business requirements.
• Plan and execute seamless system deployments and deliver effective user training programs.

Strategic Project Development & Execution

• Develop and lead strategic initiatives by identifying opportunities for significant process optimisation, system innovation, or competitive advantage.
• Construct and present compelling business cases to senior leadership, including cost-benefit analysis, ROI (ROI) projections, and feasibility studies.
• Execute and manage strategic projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure and report on the business impact and success of strategic initiatives.

Business Intelligence & Data Governance

• Act as a key resource for business departments, assisting with reporting needs, dashboard creation, and data analysis.
• Support and contribute to the company's Master Data Management (MDM) strategy, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of core business data.
• Assist business with complex excel analysis.

QUALIFYING CRITERIA

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems / Computer Science / Information Technology Management. A relevant postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in a business analysis, systems analysis, or related role.
• At least 3-5 years of proven experience in a leadership position, directly managing a team of analysts or technical professionals.
• Demonstrable experience managing the full project lifecycle for software or system implementations.
• Hands-on experience with business intelligence and reporting tools (e.g. SSRS, Power BI)
• Solid understanding and practical experience with Master Data Management (MDM) principles.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and root-cause analysis ability.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to independently collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Working knowledge on translating business needs into technical specifications.
• Experience in report writing and executive feedback.
• Experience in managing a Tier 2 or Tier 3 application support function or help desk is highly desirable.

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Leadership: Strong ability to lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team.
• Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to see the bigger picture, align technology with business goals, and drive strategic change.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical skills with a talent for root cause analysis and solving complex business and system problems.
• Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build relationships, influence decisions, and manage expectations with stakeholders at all levels.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build relationships, influence decisions, and manage expectations with stakeholders at all levels.
• Continuous Learning: A passion for staying current with emerging technologies, BI trends, and modern business analysis practices, and fostering that curiosity within the team.

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorized to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.

Allan Gray is Africa’s largest privately-owned investment management company, managing more than R500bn of assets. We are focused on generating long-term wealth for our clients, who include individuals, retirement funds, insurers, trusts, companies and foundations. They invest through our focused range of unit trusts, retirement products and life insurance investment pools or in segregated portfolios across both the Institutional and Retail business. Our headquarters are in Cape Town, with additional offices across South Africa, as well as in Guernsey, Namibia and Botswana.

Our steadfast commitment to long-term investing extends to our people, our greatest assets. You will spend your days doing meaningful work and engaging with smart, inspiring colleagues. Growth is an essential part of your journey at Allan Gray, and leaders are accessible to help you develop your skills and set you up for success. Your physical and mental well-being are priorities, and access to services to support you in these areas are provided.

The position is within the Retail Operations division, an area responsible for processing transactions from clients and independent financial advisers, as well as providing administrative support for the firm’s retail investment offering.

The purpose of the role is to ensure the high service standard at Allan Gray is maintained through building strong client relationships and delivering excellent client service to our clients and independent financial advisers. You will be responsible for ensuring all incoming instructions are responded to and processed and any pending instructions are followed up on. You will report to a team leader, which requires you to work actively within a team but also independently.

1. Checking and accurately processing all incoming or pending instructions, including:
1. New business transactions, e.g. opening a new investment account
2. Existing business transactions, e.g. where a client adds or withdraws money or makes changes to their investment
2. Providing clients and advisers with a superior level of client service through call and email communications, e.g. responding on time and diligently to all requests from clients, advisers and internal business teams
3. Maintaining accurate record-keeping on internal systems of all interactions with clients and advisers
4. Knowledge of various legislative requirements relating to investment products
5. Supporting members of your team and the team leader, e.g. assisting with technical queries, workflow and processes

Relevant business degree and/or job-related experience

Sound knowledge of the life insurance industry (including pension funds) and/or the unit trust industry would be an advantage

1. Accuracy and attention to detail
2. Client-focused with strong verbal and written communication skills
3. Self-motivated and agile with the ability to function well under pressure
4. Intermediate computer literacy skills in Microsoft Word or Excel

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Elevate your career at Simon-Kucher's young and fast growing Johannesburg office as a Consultant, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of commercial excellence. We are a strategy consultancy focused on driving better growth for our clients. Dive into the dynamic realm of consulting, gaining hands-on experience and the opportunity to redefine your career trajectory. We're looking for ambitious, driven, and talented professionals ready to lead the way in our journey of growth and innovation.

We have roles open to start between January and March 2025 as well as another intake starting from July 2025.

What makes us special:

• Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people.
• Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company that creates positive impact. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.
• Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work – whether it’s remotely or in the office. We offer flexible and hybrid working, remote teaming, sabbaticals, and paid time off.
• Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness.

How you will create an impact:

• Your role involves addressing multifaceted challenges in the realm of commercial excellence, pricing, sales, and growth strategies across various industries.
• You will be an integral part of our projects, engaged in all phases from crafting hypotheses and analyzing potential solutions to developing compelling recommendations, actively contributing to project success.
• Participate in a comprehensive international training program tailored to support your growth as a young professional, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed for success.
• Collaborate with colleagues worldwide, fostering a global perspective and enriching your professional development and network through interactive experiences and off-site activities.

Your profile:

• Strong analytical and communication skills, characterized by a high degree of initiative and critical thinking.
• Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree with a strong academic record, preferably in fields like engineering, business management, or economics.
• Recently graduated with up to 2 years of work experience, or expected to graduate from a reputable university within a year.
• A team player, with proven ability to collaborate effectively.
• Proficient working knowledge of MS Office.
• Strong written and spoken business English proficiency.
• Ability to travel for both projects and training, both domestically and internationally.

Simon-Kucher
is a global consultancy with more than 2,000 employees in 30 countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales – based on deep insights into what customers want and value.

We believe in building a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters.

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• Be in touch with the latest mobile/technology
• Manage assets
• Deliver and maintain a great customer brand experience
• Grow cellular sales turnover
• Drive high operational standards
• Implement visual display principles
• Ensure effective administration management (process)

A Grade 12 qualification
Retail cellular experience (essential)

• Knowledge of a variety of mobile products
• Ability to work flexible hours in the ever-changing retail environment
• A customer-centric attitude and approach
• A passion for excellent customer service and sales environment
• Be computer literate
• Have a preference to work with admin
• The ability to communicate and persuade effectively at all levels
• Ability to show initiative and be resourceful
• Ability to source and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Customer Service Delivery
• Strategic Sales Planning
• Managing the Sales Process
• Customer Value Management

• Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
• Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
• Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Good verbal/written communication skills and good organizational skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to work independently.
• The ability to take initiative.
• A high level of attention to detail.

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 specialty lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace; it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

On-trend smart and casual wear, including footwear, accessories, and fragrances, Markham is renowned for its youthful, current, vibrant store experience. Markham is passionate about style and dedicated to helping customers find the look that suits them best.