32 Strategic Leadership jobs in South Africa

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.

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.

Calling all Newly Graduated Educators!

Teach The Nation (TTN) recruits a network of exceptional leaders who want to address the inequity that characterises our current public education system. Through our two-year scholarship, our leaders will bring change to their communities and the greater South African Education space.

As part of our program, you will develop yourself as a professional leader through our Conscious Leadership (CL) and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) needed to change learners' lives in high-need schools. You are the Change Maker in classrooms and communities.

TTN invites Newly Qualified Educators (NQTs) who are eager to be Change Makers and create a lasting impact to apply for our fully funded scholarship. This programme is designed to positively influence learners' lives by equipping educators with core leadership and teaching skills.

Calling all Newly Graduated Educators! 
 
Teach The Nation (TTN) recruits a network of exceptional leaders who want to address the inequity that characterises our current public education system. Through our two-year scholarship, our leaders will bring change to their communities and the greater South African Education space? As part of our program, you will develop yourself as a professional leader through our Conscious Leadership (CL) and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) needed to change learners lives in high-need schools. You are the Change Maker in classrooms and communities? 
 
TTN invites Newly Qualified Educators (NQTs) who are eager to be Change Makers and create a lasting impact to apply for our fully funded scholarship. This programme is designed to positively influence learners' lives by equipping educators with core leadership and teaching skills.

• You have a passion for influencing school culture, demonstrating leadership, and making a positive impact in your school community. 
• You graduated within the past year with a Bachelor of Education degree or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). 
• You are between the ages of 22 - 35 years  
li>You are qualified to teach in one or more of the following phases: Foundation, Intermediate, Senior, or Further Education and Training (FET)   li>You are qualified to teach one or more of the following subjects: 
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) 
• Languages (Home and First Additional Languages) 
• IT, Coding and Robotics 
• You are based in the Western Cape and willing to teach in a rural, township, or urban Schools  
< i>You are a Registered South African citizen 
• You are SACE Registered or in the process of registering 

Attributes 

• Teamwork 
• Curiosity and Creativity 
• Motivation and Self Awareness 
• Analytical thinking and problem solving 
• Leadership and social influence 

Benefits 

• Be part of a fully funded, two-year leadership development scholarship, where a dedicated coach will work with you and your school to support your growth and ensure your success.  
li>Develop core leadership skills and adopt a holistic approach to teaching. 
• Receive support in applying for and securing teaching placement opportunities. 
• Earn a Leadership Certificate upon successful completion of the two-year scholarship. 
• Benefit from continuous professional development and alumni networking after completing the programme. 
• Our programme is SACE accredited. 

For more details about these benefits and to read our impact stories, please visit our website:

Teach The Nation Leadership Development Scholarship Programme Overview (Once Placed at a school) 

Please note: This scholarship does not include any formal examinations but does require full commitment, active participation, and completion of all assignments and skills development pathways. 

After successfully completing the two-year programme, you will join our Alumni Network - a growing community of passionate teacher-leaders across South Africa.  Ready to Make a Difference? 
We invite passionate graduates to apply for our scholarship and help us deliver quality education to every child in South Africa - regardless of their socio-economic background. 

Calling all Newly Graduated Educators! 
 
Teach The Nation (TTN) recruits a network of exceptional leaders who want to address the inequity that characterises our current public education system. Through our two-year scholarship, our leaders will bring change to their communities and the greater South African Education space? As part of our program, you will develop yourself as a professional leader through our Conscious Leadership (CL) and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) needed to change learners lives in high-need schools. You are the Change Maker in classrooms and communities? 
 
TTN invites Newly Qualified Educators (NQTs) who are eager to be Change Makers and create a lasting impact to apply for our fully funded scholarship. This programme is designed to positively influence learners' lives by equipping educators with core leadership and teaching skills.

• You have a passion for influencing school culture, demonstrating leadership, and making a positive impact in your school community. 
• You graduated within the past year with a Bachelor of Education degree or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). 
• You are between the ages of 22 - 35 years  
li>You are qualified to teach in one or more of the following phases: Foundation, Intermediate, Senior, or Further Education and Training (FET)   li>You are qualified to teach one or more of the following subjects: 

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) 
• Languages (Home and First Additional Languages) 
• IT, Coding and Robotics 
• You are based in the Western Cape and willing to teach in a rural, township, or urban Schools  
li>You are a Registered South African citizen 
• You are SACE Registered or in the process of registering 

Attributes 

•     Teamwork 
< i>    Curiosity and Creativity  < i>    Motivation and Self Awareness  < i>    Analytical thinking and problem solving  < i>    Leadership and social influence  /ul>

Benefits 

•     Be part of a fully funded, two-year leadership development scholarship, where a dedicated coach will work with you and your school to support your growth and ensure your success.  
    Develop core leadership skills and adopt a holistic approach to teaching.  < i>    Receive support in applying for and securing teaching placement opportunities.  < i>    Earn a Leadership Certificate upon successful completion of the two-year scholarship.  < i>    Benefit from continuous professional development and alumni networking after completing the programme.  < i>    Our programme is SACE accredited.  /ul>

For more details about these benefits and to read our impact stories, please visit our website:

Teach The Nation Leadership Development Scholarship Programme Overview (Once Placed at a school) 

•     Two 30-minute individual coaching sessions per month 
< i>    One virtual Community of Practice (COP) session per school term.  < i>    One classroom observation per term to develop and refine teaching strategies.  < i>    Ongoing monitoring through sharing of learner academic results and progress.  < i>    Participation in surveys involving Fellows, Learners, Principals, and other stakeholders.  < i>    Design and/or strengthen Community Impact Projects.  < i>    Attend our Summer Institute at the beginning of 2026 during the school holidays (exact dates to be confirmed).  /ul>

Please note: This scholarship does not include any formal examinations but does require full commitment, active participation, and completion of all assignments and skills development pathways. 

After successfully completing the two-year programme, you will join our Alumni Network - a growing community of passionate teacher-leaders across South Africa.  Ready to Make a Difference? 

p>We invite passionate graduates to apply for our scholarship and help us deliver quality education to every child in South Africa - regardless of their socio-economic background. 

Visit to learn more and apply. 

Calling all Newly Graduated Educators! 
 
Teach The Nation (TTN) recruits a network of exceptional leaders who want to address the inequity that characterises our current public education system. Through our two-year scholarship, our leaders will bring change to their communities and the greater South African Education space? As part of our program, you will develop yourself as a professional leader through our Conscious Leadership (CL) and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) needed to change learners lives in high-need schools. You are the Change Maker in classrooms and communities? 
 
TTN invites Newly Qualified Educators (NQTs) who are eager to be Change Makers and create a lasting impact to apply for our fully funded scholarship. This programme is designed to positively influence learners' lives by equipping educators with core leadership and teaching skills.

• You have a passion for influencing school culture, demonstrating leadership, and making a positive impact in your school community. 
• You graduated within the past year with a Bachelor of Education degree or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). 
• You are between the ages of 22 - 35 years  
li>You are qualified to teach in one or more of the following phases: Foundation, Intermediate, Senior, or Further Education and Training (FET)   < i>You are qualified to teach one or more of the following subjects: 
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) 
• Languages (Home and First Additional Languages) 
• IT, Coding and Robotics 
• You are based in the Western Cape and willing to teach in a rural, township, or urban Schools  
• ou are a Registered South African citizen 
• You are SACE Registered or in the process of registering 

Attributes 

• Teamwork 
• Curiosity and Creativity 
• Motivation and Self Awareness 
• Analytical thinking and problem solving 
• Leadership and social influence 

Benefits 

• Be part of a fully funded, two-year leadership development scholarship, where a dedicated coach will work with you and your school to support your growth and ensure your success.  
li>Develop core leadership skills and adopt a holistic approach to teaching.  < i>Receive support in applying for and securing teaching placement opportunities. 
• Earn a Leadership Certificate upon successful completion of the two-year scholarship. 
• Benefit from continuous professional development and alumni networking after completing the programme. 
• Our programme is SACE accredited. 

For more details about these benefits and to read our impact stories, please visit our website:

Teach The Nation Leadership Development Scholarship Programme Overview (Once Placed at a school) 

Please note: This scholarship does not include any formal examinations but does require full commitment, active participation, and completion of all assignments and skills development pathways. 

After successfully completing the two-year programme, you will join our Alumni Network - a growing community of passionate teacher-leaders across South Africa.  Ready to Make a Difference? 
We invite passionate graduates to apply for our scholarship and help us deliver quality education to every child in South Africa - regardless of their socio-economic background. 

Calling all Newly Graduated Educators! 
 
Teach The Nation (TTN) recruits a network of exceptional leaders who want to address the inequity that characterises our current public education system. Through our two-year scholarship, our leaders will bring change to their communities and the greater South African Education space? As part of our program, you will develop yourself as a professional leader through our Conscious Leadership (CL) and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) needed to change learners lives in high-need schools. You are the Change Maker in classrooms and communities? 
 
TTN invites Newly Qualified Educators (NQTs) who are eager to be Change Makers and create a lasting impact to apply for our fully funded scholarship. This programme is designed to positively influence learners' lives by equipping educators with core leadership and teaching skills.

• You have a passion for influencing school culture, demonstrating leadership, and making a positive impact in your school community. 
• ou graduated within the past year with a Bachelor of Education degree or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). 
• You are between the ages of 22 - 35 years  
li>You are qualified to teach in one or more of the following phases: Foundation, Intermediate, Senior, or Further Education and Training (FET)   < i>You are qualified to teach one or more of the following subjects: 
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) 
• Languages (Home and First Additional Languages) 
• IT, Coding and Robotics 
• You are based in the Western Cape and willing to teach in a rural, township, or urban Schools  
• ou are a Registered South African citizen 
• You are SACE Registered or in the process of registering 

Attributes 

• Teamwork 
• Curiosity and Creativity 
• Motivation and Self Awareness 
• Analytical thinking and problem solving 
• Leadership and social influence 

Benefits 

• Be part of a fully funded, two-year leadership development scholarship, where a dedicated coach will work with you and your school to support your growth and ensure your success.  
li>Develop core leadership skills and adopt a holistic approach to teaching.  < i>Receive support in applying for and securing teaching placement opportunities. 
• Earn a Leadership Certificate upon successful completion of the two-year scholarship. 
• Benefit from continuous professional development and alumni networking after completing the programme. 
• Our programme is SACE accredited. 

For more details about these benefits and to read our impact stories, please visit our website:

Teach The Nation Leadership Development Scholarship Programme Overview (Once Placed at a school) 

Please note: This scholarship does not include any formal examinations but does require full commitment, active participation, and completion of all assignments and skills development pathways. 

After successfully completing the two-year programme, you will join our Alumni Network - a growing community of passionate teacher-leaders across South Africa.  Ready to Make a Difference? 
We invite passionate graduates to apply for our scholarship and help us deliver quality education to every child in South Africa - regardless of their socio-economic background. 

Calling all Departmental Heads!

Teach The Nation (TTN) recruits a network of exceptional leaders who want to address the inequity that characterises our current public education system. Through our two-year scholarship, our leaders will bring change to their communities and the greater South African Education space.

As part of our program, you will develop yourself as a professional leader through our Conscious Leadership (CL) and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) needed to change learners' lives in public schools. You are the Change Maker in classrooms and communities!

TTN invites Departmental Heads (DH) who are eager to be Change Makers and create lasting impact to apply for our fully funded scholarship. This programme is designed to positively influence learners' lives by equipping educators with core leadership and teaching skills.

Why do we want to support and empower Departmental Heads?

Departmental Heads (DHs) are the engine of school transformation, serving as curriculum leaders, teacher mentors, and instructional coaches. They are key school leaders whose influence shapes school culture by improving subject team performance, driving curriculum planning, using data to inform teaching, leading assessment and learner achievement, and fostering a collaborative culture of excellence.

This scholarship aims to strengthen your ability to meet these Quality Management System (QMS) and Personnel Administrative Measures (PAM) responsibilities through targeted coaching, classroom practice support, and real-world leadership development.

Calling all Novice Educators! 

Teach The Nation (TTN) recruits a network of exceptional leaders who want to address the inequity that characterises our current public education system. Through our two-year scholarship, our leaders will bring change to their communities and the greater South African Education space? As part of our program, you will develop yourself as a professional leader through our Conscious Leadership (CL) and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) needed to change learners lives in high-need schools. You are the Change Maker in classrooms and communities? 
 
TTN invites Novice Educators who are eager to be Change Makers and create lasting impact to apply for our fully funded scholarship. This programme is designed to positively influence learners' lives by equipping educators with core leadership and teaching skills.

• You are currently employed as an educator, working in an under-resourced Primary or High school 
li>You have 0-3 years of experience in teaching 
• You are based in one of the following Provinces; Western Cape, Gauteng, KZN, or Limpopo 
li>You have a passion for influencing school culture, demonstrating leadership, and making a positive impact in your school community. 
• You are between the ages of 22 - 35 years  
li>You are qualified to teach in one or more of the following phases: Foundation, Intermediate, Senior, or Further Education and Training (FET)  
• You are qualified to teach one or more of the following subjects: 
  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) 
  • Languages (Home and First Additional Languages) 
  • IT, Coding and Robotics 
• You are a Registered South African citizen 
• You are SACE Registered or have proof of application 

Attributes 

• Teamwork 
• Curiosity and Creativity 
• Motivation and Self Awareness 
• Analytical thinking and problem solving 
• Leadership and social influence 

Benefits 

• Be part of a fully funded, two-year leadership development scholarship, where a dedicated coach will work with you and your school to support your growth and ensure your success.  
• This fellowship aligns directly to South Africa’s QMS framework, helping you Improve the quality of teaching in your subject/phase 
< i>Track and boost learner academic performance through classroom observation and targeted coaching 
• Develop core leadership skills and adopt a holistic approach to teaching. 
• Earn a Leadership Certificate upon successful completion of the two-year scholarship. 
• Benefit from continuous professional development and alumni networking after completing the programme. 
• Our programme is SACE accredited. 

For more details about these benefits and to read our impact stories, please visit our website:

Teach The Nation Leadership Development Scholarship Programme Overview  

• Two 30-minute individual coaching sessions per month 
• One virtual Community of Practice (COP) session per school term. 
• One classroom observation per term to develop and refine teaching strategies. 
• Ongoing monitoring through sharing of learner academic results and progress. 
• Participation in surveys involving Fellows, Learners, Principals, and other stakeholders. 
• Design and/or strengthen Community Impact Projects. 
• Attend our Summer Institute at the beginning of 2026 during the school holidays (exact dates to be confirmed). 

Please note: This scholarship does not include any formal examinations but does require full commitment, active participation, and completion of all assignments and skills development pathways. 

After successfully completing the two-year programme, you will join our Alumni Network - a growing community of passionate teacher-leaders across South Africa. 

Ready to Make a Difference? 
We invite passionate educators to apply for our scholarship and help us deliver quality education to every child in South Africa - regardless of their socio-economic background.