2,774 Junior Consultant jobs in South Africa

**Our Purpose**
_Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._
**Title and Summary**
Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services, Strategy & Transformation
Overview:
Managing Consultant - Strategy & Transformation
Advisors & Consulting Services
Services within Mastercard is responsible for acquiring, engaging, and retaining customers by managing fraud and risk, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving the digital payments experience. We provide value-added services and leverage expertise, data-driven insights, and execution. Our Advisors & Consulting Services team combines traditional management consulting with Mastercard's rich data assets, proprietary platforms, and technologies to provide clients with powerful strategic insights and recommendations. Our teams work with a diverse global customer base across industries, from banking and payments to retail and restaurants.
The Advisors & Consulting Services group has five specializations: Strategy & Transformation, Performance Analytics, Business Experimentation, Marketing, and Program Management. Our Strategy & Transformation consultants lead clients through impactful decision-making as they tackle strategic, tactical, operational, and transformational business challenges. They apply a broad set of problem-solving techniques to improve the client's overall strategy, performance, and operations.
Positions for different specializations and levels are available in separate job postings. Please review our consulting specializations to learn more about all opportunities and apply for the position that is best suited to your background and experience: and Responsibilities
Client Impact
Lead client engagements across a range of industries and problem statements
Develop strategies and programs for large, regional, and global clients by leveraging data and technology solutions to unlock client value
Own key relationships with mid-level to senior client stakeholders and independently assess client agenda, internal culture, and change readiness
Team Collaboration & Culture
Lead team to creative insights and sound business recommendations, and deliver impactful client presentations while growing team members' roles and skills
Provide analytical and day-to-day project delivery team leadership, and create a collaborative and inclusive environment for all levels
Collaborate with internal Mastercard stakeholders including Product and Business Development to scope projects, create relevant solutions for clients, and build the firm's intellectual capital
Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and mentorship to junior consultants.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
Undergraduate degree with work experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business intelligence, business line management, or product management
Experience coaching and managing teams across multiple consulting engagements that involve structured problem solving and stakeholder management
Experience managing key client relationships
Knowledge of business KPIs, financials, and organizational leadership
Ability to identify new business development opportunities, and experience drafting proposals and scoping new opportunities
Logical, structured thinking, and affinity for numerical analysis
Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and clients in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Ability to communicate effectively in English and the local office language (if applicable)
Eligibility to work in the country where you are applying, as well as apply for travel visas as required by travel needs
Preferred qualifications
Experience generating new knowledge or creating innovative solutions for a firm
Relevant industry expertise
MBA or master's degree with relevant specialization (not required)
**Corporate Security Responsibility**
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
+ Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
+ Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
+ Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
+ Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build asustainableeconomy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactionssecure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Associate Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services, Strategy & Transformation The Data & Services team is a key differentiator for Mastercard, providing the cutting-edge services that help our customers grow. Focused on thinking big and scaling fast around the globe, this agile team is responsible for end-to-end solutions for a diverse global customer base. We combine traditional management consulting with our rich data assets and in-house technology to provide our clients with powerful strategic insights and recommendations. Centered on data-driven technologies and innovation, these services include consulting, loyalty and marketing programs, test-and-learn business experimentation, and data-driven information and risk management services.
While specializing in the payments industry, Mastercard Data & Services also works closely with major retailers, airlines, and other enterprises, leveraging data and insights garnered from within and beyond its network.
We are looking for passionate and talented graduates, who share our vision for data-driven consulting, to join us and take a leading role in shaping the growth of our team.

Make an Impact as an Associate Consultant:
As an Associate Consultant, you will collaborate with exceptional colleagues to help some of the world's biggest brands answer their most challenging strategic questions. Working with technology and data, you will gain broad exposure to a range of industries, including financial services, retail, restaurants, hospitality and more. While working in close-knit teams, you will partner closely with senior stakeholders and be given real responsibility to make an impact for your clients from day one. In this setting, you will learn quickly and gain exposure to diverse business issues, gaining the experience required to lead key client engagements.

Early in your career, you will have the opportunity to build a broader set of skills and master a wider array of content, before you ‘major’ in any one product. This will inject more flexibility into your career path and at the same time make for a more engaging journey.

As an Associate Consultant you will:
• Work on small teams to solve our clients' most challenging strategic problems through data-driven solutions.
• Collaborate with motivated peers who are passionate about what they do.
• Build strong relationships with clients to understand their business needs, find strategic solutions and guide impactful decisions.
• Grow your career by receiving hands-on mentorship from an experienced management team.
• Have an immediate opportunity for meaningful contributions, increased responsibility, leadership roles, and professional advancement.
• Collaborate with colleagues across different areas of the organization and quickly gain exposure to business development, account management, and product management.
• Receive extensive training focusing on helping you build your core consulting skill set.

We recruit for and value the following core competencies:
• Passion: Actively seeks responsibility and takes pride in delivering the highest quality results and recommendations to our clients.
• Analytic Excellence: Demonstrates a strong aptitude for structured problem solving and quantitative skills.
• Business Interest: Clear interest in the world of business, payments and intuition for the way that companies make decisions.
• Rapid Growth: Eagerness to learn quickly, both through Mastercard's structured training curriculum and organic development opportunities.
• Teamwork: Willingness to work within small teams to produce outstanding deliverables, with a will to win attitude.
• Integrity: Commitment to Mastercard's values of honesty and integrity with a willingness to embrace and learn from our mistakes.
• Diverse Perspective: Brings a unique skillset or approach to the table in every client engagement or internal activity.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated leadership abilities.

Qualifications:
• Undergraduate degree
• Outstanding record of academic achievement
• Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively – both verbally and in writing

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;

• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;

• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and

• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

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**Our Purpose**
_Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._
**Title and Summary**
Associate Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services, Strategy & Transformation
The Data & Services team is a key differentiator for Mastercard, providing the cutting-edge services that help our customers grow. Focused on thinking big and scaling fast around the globe, this agile team is responsible for end-to-end solutions for a diverse global customer base. We combine traditional management consulting with our rich data assets and in-house technology to provide our clients with powerful strategic insights and recommendations. Centered on data-driven technologies and innovation, these services include consulting, loyalty and marketing programs, test-and-learn business experimentation, and data-driven information and risk management services.
While specializing in the payments industry, Mastercard Data & Services also works closely with major retailers, airlines, and other enterprises, leveraging data and insights garnered from within and beyond its network.
We are looking for passionate and talented graduates, who share our vision for data-driven consulting, to join us and take a leading role in shaping the growth of our team.
Make an Impact as an Associate Consultant:
As an Associate Consultant, you will collaborate with exceptional colleagues to help some of the world's biggest brands answer their most challenging strategic questions. Working with technology and data, you will gain broad exposure to a range of industries, including financial services, retail, restaurants, hospitality and more. While working in close-knit teams, you will partner closely with senior stakeholders and be given real responsibility to make an impact for your clients from day one. In this setting, you will learn quickly and gain exposure to diverse business issues, gaining the experience required to lead key client engagements.
Early in your career, you will have the opportunity to build a broader set of skills and master a wider array of content, before you 'major' in any one product. This will inject more flexibility into your career path and at the same time make for a more engaging journey.
As an Associate Consultant you will:
- Work on small teams to solve our clients' most challenging strategic problems through data-driven solutions.
- Collaborate with motivated peers who are passionate about what they do.
- Build strong relationships with clients to understand their business needs, find strategic solutions and guide impactful decisions.
- Grow your career by receiving hands-on mentorship from an experienced management team.
- Have an immediate opportunity for meaningful contributions, increased responsibility, leadership roles, and professional advancement.
- Collaborate with colleagues across different areas of the organization and quickly gain exposure to business development, account management, and product management.
- Receive extensive training focusing on helping you build your core consulting skill set.
We recruit for and value the following core competencies:
- Passion: Actively seeks responsibility and takes pride in delivering the highest quality results and recommendations to our clients.
- Analytic Excellence: Demonstrates a strong aptitude for structured problem solving and quantitative skills.
- Business Interest: Clear interest in the world of business, payments and intuition for the way that companies make decisions.
- Rapid Growth: Eagerness to learn quickly, both through Mastercard's structured training curriculum and organic development opportunities.
- Teamwork: Willingness to work within small teams to produce outstanding deliverables, with a will to win attitude.
- Integrity: Commitment to Mastercard's values of honesty and integrity with a willingness to embrace and learn from our mistakes.
- Diverse Perspective: Brings a unique skillset or approach to the table in every client engagement or internal activity.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated leadership abilities.
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree
- Outstanding record of academic achievement
- Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities
- Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively - both verbally and in writing
**Corporate Security Responsibility**
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
+ Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
+ Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
+ Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
+ Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments options, making transactions secure, simple, smart, and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships, and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses, and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Senior Managing Consultant – Strategy & Transformation, Advisors & Consulting Services

Advisors & Consulting Services within Mastercard is responsible for acquiring, engaging, and retaining customers by managing fraud and risk, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving the digital payments experience. We provide value-added services and leverage expertise, data-driven insights, and execution. Our Advisors & Consulting Services team combines traditional management consulting with Mastercard’s rich data assets, proprietary platforms, and technologies to provide clients with powerful strategic insights and recommendations. Our teams work with a diverse global customer base across industries, from banking and payments to retail and restaurants.

The Advisors & Consulting Services group has five specializations: Strategy & Transformation, Performance Analytics, Business Experimentation, Marketing, and Program Management. Our Strategy & Transformation consultants lead clients through impactful decision-making as they tackle strategic, tactical, operational, and transformational business challenges. They apply a broad set of problem-solving techniques to improve the client’s overall strategy, performance, and operations.

Positions for different specializations and levels are available in separate job postings. Please review our consulting specializations to learn more about all opportunities and apply for the position that is best suited to your background and experience:

Roles and Responsibilities

Client Impact

• Lead complex client engagements across a range of industries and problem statements
• Direct the development of strategies and programs for regional and global clients by leveraging data and technology solutions to unlock client value
• Own senior client relationships from mid-level to C-suite to drive commercial success
• Serve as a trusted client business advisor and generate enthusiasm for the Mastercard team and our recommendations

Team Collaboration & Culture

• Guide team through complex problem solving to business-focused solutions and recommendations that drive client value
• Motivate the project delivery team to produce superior quality deliverables, and create a collaborative and inclusive environment for all levels
• Own relationships with internal Mastercard stakeholders including Product and Business Development to scope projects, create relevant solutions for clients, and build the firm's intellectual capital
• Lead on-the-job training, coaching, and mentorship to both direct and outside team members

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with work experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business intelligence, business line management, or product management
• Experience coaching and leading teams across large, strategic consulting engagements that involve structured problem solving and stakeholder management
• Experience leading senior client relationships
• Deep knowledge of business KPIs, financials, and organizational leadership
• Ability to identify new business development opportunities, and experience leading proposal development and scoping of new opportunities
• Experience generating new knowledge or creating innovative solutions for a firm
• Logical, structured thinking, and affinity for numerical analysis
• Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to lead multiple projects and clients in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and the local office language (if applicable)
• Eligibility to work in the country where you are applying, as well as apply for travel visas as required by travel needs

Preferred qualifications

• Relevant industry expertise
• MBA or master’s degree with relevant specialization (not required)

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks come with an inherent risk to the organization. Therefore, every person working for or on behalf of Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach;
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

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**Our Purpose**
_Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._
**Title and Summary**
Senior Managing Consultant - Strategy & Transformation, Advisors & Consulting Services
Senior Managing Consultant - Strategy & Transformation
Advisors & Consulting Services
Services within Mastercard is responsible for acquiring, engaging, and retaining customers by managing fraud and risk, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving the digital payments experience. We provide value-added services and leverage expertise, data-driven insights, and execution. Our Advisors & Consulting Services team combines traditional management consulting with Mastercard's rich data assets, proprietary platforms, and technologies to provide clients with powerful strategic insights and recommendations. Our teams work with a diverse global customer base across industries, from banking and payments to retail and restaurants.
The Advisors & Consulting Services group has five specializations: Strategy & Transformation, Performance Analytics, Business Experimentation, Marketing, and Program Management. Our Strategy & Transformation consultants lead clients through impactful decision-making as they tackle strategic, tactical, operational, and transformational business challenges. They apply a broad set of problem-solving techniques to improve the client's overall strategy, performance, and operations.
Positions for different specializations and levels are available in separate job postings. Please review our consulting specializations to learn more about all opportunities and apply for the position that is best suited to your background and experience: and Responsibilities
Client Impact
- Lead complex client engagements across a range of industries and problem statements
- Direct the development of strategies and programs for regional and global clients by leveraging data and technology solutions to unlock client value
- Own senior client relationships from mid-level to C-suite to drive commercial success
- Serve as a trusted client business advisor and generate enthusiasm for the Mastercard team and our recommendations
Team Collaboration & Culture
- Guide team through complex problem solving to business-focused solutions and recommendations that drive client value
- Motivate the project delivery team to produce superior quality deliverables, and create a collaborative and inclusive environment for all levels
- Own relationship with internal Mastercard stakeholders including Product and Business Development to scope projects, create relevant solutions for clients, and build the firm's intellectual capital
- Lead on-the-job training, coaching, and mentorship to both direct and outside team members
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
- Undergraduate degree with work experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business intelligence, business line management, or product management
- Experience coaching and leading teams across large, strategic consulting engagements that involve structured problem solving and stakeholder management
- Experience leading senior client relationships
- Deep knowledge of business KPIs, financials, and organizational leadership
- Ability to identify new business development opportunities, and experience leading proposal development and scoping of new opportunities
- Experience generating new knowledge or creating innovative solutions for a firm
- Logical, structured thinking, and affinity for numerical analysis
- Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
- Ability to lead multiple projects and clients in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and the local office language (if applicable)
- Eligibility to work in the country where you are applying, as well as apply for travel visas as required by travel needs
Preferred qualifications
- Relevant industry expertise
- MBA or master's degree with relevant specialization (not required)
**Corporate Security Responsibility**
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
+ Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
+ Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
+ Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
+ Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

• To apply for this position kindly email your updated CV in MS Word format to and indicate the job title AND reference number in the subject line.

Closing Date for Applications :

• 29 April 2015

Position :

Company :

• Parsons Brinckerhoff Africa (Pty) Ltd Finance Department

Company Profile :

Parsons Brinckerhoff is a professional engineering consultancy with 14000 employees who work in approximately 150 offices around the world. We assist public and private clients to plan develop design construct operate and maintain critical infrastructure projects globally.

Parsons Brinckerhoff is owned by WSP Global Inc.

In Africa we have 5 offices and employ approximately 400 people

Geographic Location :

• Bryanston Gauteng province South Africa

Industry :

• Engineering Consulting and Power Generation
Duration :

Job Description

Please Quote Reference :

• PB201595

Application Process :

To apply for this position kindly email your updated CV in MS Word format to and indicate the job title AND reference number in the subject line.

Closing Date for Applications :

29 April 2015

Position :

Project Accountant Consulting Services

Company :

Parsons Brinckerhoff Africa (Pty) Ltd Finance Department

Company Profile :

Parsons Brinckerhoff is a professional engineering consultancy with 14000 employees who work in approximately 150 offices around the world. We assist public and private clients to plan develop design construct operate and maintain critical infrastructure projects globally.

Parsons Brinckerhoff is owned by WSP Global Inc.

In Africa we have 5 offices and employ approximately 400 people

Geographic Location :

Bryanston Gauteng province South Africa

Industry :

Engineering Consulting and Power Generation

Duration :

Permanent

Position Summary :

Parsons Brinckerhoff is seeking a Project Accountant to provide project control and contract administration on projects and bids within the divisions in particular : Contract Administration Planning & Scheduling Cost Control Billings & Collections. The incumbent will also be accountable for monitoring the progress of projects and investigating variances in cost and revenues as well as working directly with Project Managers Bid Managers and Divisional Directors in delivering projects on time and within budget. Provide Commercial / Financial sign off to confirm accuracy and compliance with process and policy ensuring projects have valid forecast PFSs prior to period end. Actively strive to reduce DSO raise legitimate VOs on existing projects and ensure financial governance within Project Accounting. Reporting to the Project Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities :

Contract Administration

Review of contract

Monitor contract compliance

Project setup within Oracle maintenance reporting and closure

With the assistance of a Financial Analyst ensure that each project is funded in accordance with signed contracts

Preparation of subconsultant agreements and intercompany task orders

Assist in preparation and periodic review and updating project risk registers

Regular client interface

Planning and Schedule Control

Preparation of Schedule and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in conjunction with Project Managers contract and system requirements

Monitor schedule throughout project highlighting deviation from plan

Assist in preparation of Work Breakdown Structure and financial forecasts for bids

Cost Control

Analyse all project costs ensuring the correct allocation of such costs taking action to correct any misallocated items

Work with Project Managers in updating forecast cost to completion on projects on a periodic basis

Develop robust project financial projections in conjunction with the Project Manager for each period end as well as for annual budgets and quarterly forecasts

Ensure a valid finance summary / PFS is available for own portfolio of projects

Monitoring project financial performance against budget and identify potential Variation Orders

Assist in negotiation of Variation Orders

Review cost / revenue variations on projects and report reasons for change

Perform variance analysis of actual performance against budget / forecast and provide business reasons for variances

Billings and Collections

Track unbilled costs

Preparation of invoices in line with payment terms within contract

Produce invoice schedules

Monitor cash flow and expedite aged debt directly with clients

Confer with Receivables staff regarding unpaid contract billings

Actively monitor and coordinate efforts to reduce DSO within the business area

Quality

Ensure compliance with PB Business Management System through the life cycle of the project

Internal project audit

Provide details for external audit

Reporting

Regular reporting to Project Managers and Divisional Directors including but not limited to :

Review and update of WIP schedule each period

Monitor and report on projects

Review and update of aged debt reports outlining key actions

Monitor and report on projects with high level of WIP

Report financial risks and opportunities on business areas portfolio of projects

Coordination of inmonth review data from Project Managers

Health and Safety

Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the companys health safety environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you

Contribute to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm

Embrace display and promote the company values and ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times

Maintain BBGAP / DNV certification and ensure full compliance in line with your job level

Internal Contacts

PBA Finance Director

Project Accounting Manager

PBA Finance Manager Management Accounting

PBA Finance Manager Financial Accounting

Business Unit Managers and staff

All Project Managers

Finance Staff

External Contacts

Client Staff

External Auditors

Authority levels

In accordance with the PB Authorities Manual and relevant Business Unit Procedures.

Remuneration :

Market related and highly negotiable TCTC

Disclaimer and Basic Requirements :

South African citizenship is a prerequisite

Relevant previous experience is essential

Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only if you do not receive any feedback on your application within 3 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful

Parsons Brinckerhoff Africa reserves the right not to proceed with an appointment of any advertised role

All appointments will be made in line with Parsons Brinckerhoff Africas Employment Equity Plan and Policies

All enquiries and applications will be treated confidentially

No enquiries or unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies or head hunters will be acknowledged or considered unless they were mandated by Parsons Brinkerhoff Africa to assist with this requirement

Job Requirements

Qualifications Competencies and Experience :

Degree or other relevant academic qualification (Business & Finance / Accounting / Commercial) would be advantageous

CIMA would be advantageous

Relevant project and financial experience preferably within a commercial or financial background

Proficient with Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook (Intermediate to Advanced)

Sound knowledge and relevant experience of Oracle Project Accounting

Knowledge of the project structure in a client / consultant business environment

Be commercially conscious detail orientated and able to offer commercial guidance and support to directors project and bid managers having an advanced knowledge of PB Systems processes and policies.

Strong service orientation

Good interpersonal skills work well with teams and have strong organizational skills

Good team player demonstrating flexibility and commitment

Confident forwardthinking and be able to facilitate relationships

Proven ability to communicate at all levels both internally and externally coupled with good presentation skills

Good time management with the ability to multitask and achieve goals deliverables and strict deadlines with minimal supervision

Ability to work independently take initiative set priorities and see projects through to completion

An excellent work ethic with integrity and aboveaverage resilience

Key Skills

Accounting Software,Organizational skills,Construction Experience,GAAP,QuickBooks,Pivot tables,Accounting,Sage,Account Reconciliation,Cost Accounting Standards,Microsoft Excel,Contracts

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Career Opportunities: Consultant | Retail Operations (8464)

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.

Why should you consider Allan Gray?

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.

Purpose of the role

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.

Responsibilities

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

Job specification

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

Key attributes and competencies

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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Consultant

In South Africa - Johannesburg

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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Job Description

Are you passionate about our brands and would like to join a leading retailer? This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced tech-savvy sales individual to work in a fashion credible environment. You will be responsible for selling a variety of cellular products in line with individual customer requirements.

Responsibilities:

• 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)

Qualifications:

A Grade 12 qualification
Retail cellular experience (essential)

Skills:

• 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

Competencies and Behaviours for Success:

• 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.

About Us

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.

About the Team

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.

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