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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.

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.

Overview

THE WORK: Join us in a dynamic environment where you will be part of shaping the future of data strategies. As a key player in our team, you will be instrumental in collaborating, managing, and contributing to key decisions across multiple teams. Get ready to engage with various teams and provide innovative solutions to drive success and growth.

• Develop reusable workflows for data ingestion, quality, transformation, and optimization.
• Build scalable data pipelines using ETL tools.
• Deploy data solutions to production environments and migrate data from legacy warehouses.

• Expert proficiency in Data Strategies.
• Advanced proficiency in Data Architecture.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in relevant related skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of studies.

• Advanced proficiency in Cloud Architecture
• Expert proficiency in Data Governance
• Intermediate proficiency in Data Compliance Policies

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• Business Development and Sales

• Business Consulting and Services

Overview

Join to apply for the Corporate Strategy Consultant role at Accenture in South Africa .

As a strategy consultant, you will be joining Accenture’s Corporate Strategy & Growth team where you will work side-by-side with management and the C-Suite at some of our biggest clients across multiple industries to find their next growth frontier in the age of AI.

• Identify and shape new growth opportunities to enhance existing and generate new revenue streams – defining where to play and what to offer
• Design and launch new businesses, products, services, and experiences that capture the business opportunities – shaping how to win and accelerating commercial results
• Drive pricing and profit optimisation to create fuel for growth
• Conduct strategic assessments to identify growth, efficiency, and competitive differentiation opportunities
• Refresh corporate strategies and realign the organisation to cascade strategy and measure success – accelerate, amplify and sustain growth
• Provide insights and strategic recommendations to help clients navigate complex industry landscapes and regulatory environments

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, storytelling and presentation abilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in value architecture, financial modeling and data analysis
• Experience with strategy development and execution
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and internal teams

• Minimum of 3+ years of strategy consulting experience
• Demonstrated success in delivering on client engagements and achieving results
• Experience working with senior management and C-Suite executives
• Designing and launching new businesses, products, services and experiences
• Background in corporate strategy, growth strategy, business development, or a related field
• Honours degree or higher preferred

• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Experience in launching something new
• Business design and architecture skills
• Design thinking experience

• Opportunity to work with leading companies across various industries
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and innovative business practices
• Career development and advancement opportunities within a global firm
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Access to extensive resources and support for personal and professional growth

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.

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.

Job Description

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

About Strategy& and Fit for Growth

Strategy&, PwC's global strategy consulting business, leverages the
Fit for Growth
approach to help organizations build differentiating capabilities, strategically manage costs, and realign their structures for sustainable growth. In today's climate of uncertainty, our solutions enable clients to strengthen their core, optimize operations, and unlock long-term value.

We enable our clients to cut costs and grow stronger at the same time. Our solutions assist companies to align their strategies with their capabilities, ensure the organisation structure is conducive to enabling workforce productivity to achieve the business strategy, and the business costs are reflective of the business strategy and operations for maximum efficiencies and revenues.

Job Purpose:

Lead and deliver high-impact business transformation initiatives applying Strategy&'s Fit for Growth methodology. This role requires a leader & strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities, deep industry insight, and a proven track record in successfully selling and delivering impact-based engagements through operating model design, cost optimization, and business restructuring.

What's going to be expected of you:

• Sell and deliver end-to-end strategy-based transformation projects across industries.
• Conduct deep-dive diagnostics into business operations, cost structures, and organizational effectiveness.
• Develop and present strategic recommendations supported by data-driven insights and industry benchmarks.
• Face-to-face engagement and interaction with client and team
• Lead business development efforts, including proposal development, client relationship management, and opportunity identification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
• Mentor and develop consultants, fostering a high-performance and inclusive team culture.
• Demonstrate resilience, agility and adaptability across client contexts and sectors.
• Experience in leading a team in the delivery of client engagements

Minimum Requirements
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Education:

• Post graduate degree from a top tier University in either Engineering, Finance, Mathematics and/or Actuarial Science.
• CFA level 1/MBA - advantageous.

Experience & Technical Skills:

• Minimum years' strategic work experience with a reputable consulting firm.
• Demonstrated experience across the full consulting lifecycle: sales, delivery, and project closure
• Consulting experience in Financial Services, Telecommunications and Infrastructure Sectors.
• Advanced proficiency in analytics tools including excel, python etc.
• Proven track record in cost reduction, digital transformation, operating model redesign, and performance improvement.

Soft Skills:

• High emotional intelligence (EQ) and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and influence in complex, ambiguous environments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

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Job Ref:

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Date posted:

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY: Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.

We are looking for a Global Markets Strategy & Trading Solutions Consultant / Strategy Delivery Consultant to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.

We are seeking a Global Markets Strategy & Trading Solutions Consultant to support the delivery of strategic initiatives across Global Markets portfolio. This role plays a critical part in aligning the company's global trading strategies with its broader business objectives, ensuring seamless integration and optimized performance of our trading systems.

POSITION INFO:

What you will be doing:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse and document existing non-linear trading functionality and its integration across the business.
• Assess financial risks and quantify uncertainty to inform strategic decisions.
• Lead the design and implementation of future trading system integrations, leveraging existing APIs and backend infrastructure.
• Bridge communication between business stakeholders and technical teams to drive successful delivery of inflight and future initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance, support, and training to internal teams and clients using the trading platform.
• Conduct ongoing product assessments and propose updates to ensure alignment with market trends and business needs
  
  

• Completed BSc in Mathematical Sciences (Computational Science) / BSc in Financial Engineering / BSc in Actuarial Science or Financial Mathematics
• 5 years experience as a Global Markets Strategy & Trading Solutions Consultant
  
  

• Hands-on experience with trading systems such as Front Arena, Murex, or Calypso
• Strong programming and data analysis skills (Python, SQL, VBA, R, Matlab)
  
  

• Advanced analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of financial risk modeling and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to manage projects end-to-end, from requirements gathering to delivery
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align technology initiatives with broader business goals
• Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration
• Client relationship management experience in a financial services or trading environment
• High adaptability in fast-paced and evolving markets
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries Advertising Services

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Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 03/04/2025

This role is for a business consultant that will focus on the Property industry, estate agents, and their clients, to move funds in and out of South Africa.

Minimum requirements for this opportunity:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Delivery of both annual and monthly sales targets in coordination with the company’s sales strategy to ensure sustainable growth and business development.
2. Lead and develop relationships with key clients to build long-term sales opportunities and an effective distribution network of regional contacts and influencers in the foreign exchange market.
3. Maintain, influence, and develop senior level relationships with all key FX Partners and introducing advisors for business development opportunities.
4. Develop and maintain a strong business pipeline for Regional Accounts and expand on activities.
5. Responsible for generating and closing a consistently high level of sales opportunities with clients by identifying needs, developing FX relationships, and providing appropriate FX solutions and services.
6. Assist Introducing Partners and Corporate Clients from the point of enquiry to trade completion by facilitating registration, gathering KYC documentation, and managing the client to the point of 'trade readiness.'

Core Competencies:

1. Adhering to good practice and ethical principles and values.
2. Demonstrates consistent usage of ethics and values; raises potential violations in others.
3. Delivering results and meeting customer expectations.
4. Modifies approach in the face of new demands; helps others (both internally and externally).
5. Supports change initiatives, adjusting their actions appropriately when presented with additional information.
6. Demonstrates ability to relate well to people at all levels.
7. Makes timely decisions and accepts accountability for own actions.
8. Comprehensive knowledge of FX sales, systems, and processes.
9. Provides an annual sales plan and monthly and quarterly updates, revisions, and modifications to the plan.

1. Must be target driven and able to work under pressure.
2. Fast learner.
3. Good communication skills (verbal & written) as well as excellent phone manner with an effective ability to cold call.
4. Bilingual English and Afrikaans would be advantageous.
5. Committed to targets and deadlines.
6. Willing to go the extra mile.
7. Must have a very high level of motivation and commitment.
8. Team player willing to work within a small team.
9. Open, friendly, and approachable with excellent interpersonal skills.
10. Self-starter with initiative.
11. Organized with excellent diary and time management skills.
12. Neat, tidy, presentable, and professional in appearance and manner.
13. Display gravitas, emotional maturity, and confidence to influence, persuade, and lead at all levels.

Qualification:

1. Qualifications – Matric + regulatory exams (RE) + FAIS compliance.
2. A relevant business/legal qualification could be helpful.

Experience:

1. Sales experience in the financial services industry would be advantageous.
2. Entrepreneurial experience would be advantageous.