74 Strategy Implementation jobs in South Africa

Provide advice and support to sector SBUs and Post Investment Segments in respect of their clients who are showing early signs of operational and/or financial stress. Conduct detailed business diagnosis focusing on business dimensions (Leadership, Strategy, Operations, Finance, Human Capital, Sales Marketing) and document terms of reference that will inform the Value Creation Plan (VCP) for clients who would require management consulting services, training, support, mentorship and development.

Provide advisory support to the clients through knowledge provision, training, mentorship and coaching. Provide post-investment early-stage support to small, medium and large enterprises to collaboratively grow clients through assisting Segments in developing and implementing the VCP and its identified interventions.

Provide management consulting services in the areas of leadership, governance, corporate and business unit strategy, functional management strategies, sales and marketing, human capital, finance and operations (optimization, process re-engineering, operational efficiencies, productivity improvement, etc).

Implement business enabling systems and tools such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), financial and human capital systems, policies and processes to help formalize and professionalize clients’ businesses.

Provide domain knowledge and expertise to support clients to realize profit and growth such as: Markets, Value chain insights, Manufacturing 4.0 and technologies. Stakeholder management and engagement to ensure alignment of roles and responsibilities and building up a repository of core knowledge and insights within the IDC in supporting the delivery of the value creation plan for clients.

This is to ensure that a knowledge bank can be utilized by the clients for future interventions. Safeguard the client's security position through maintaining and/or improving the recoverability of the client's exposure.

Coach and mentor clients to build organizational capabilities such as: functional management skills; financial know-how; agile ways of working; strategic planning; marketing, corporate governance, etc. Conduct business diagnosis and deep-dive to identify areas of distress and improvement in the client’s business.

Draft and present submission reports to various decision-making committees responsible for portfolio monitoring and credit approval. Review drafted legal agreements to ensure they capture the client's credit committee approval.

Closely monitor the implementation of the strategy and plans through attending Steerco/ Manco; interaction with key stakeholders; regular client visits etc. Regularly update the pipeline and status report, and SAP to indicate and track progress in respect of transactions under your portfolio of clients.

Attend and contribute to the weekly Capability Advisory Services and periodic Business Advisory and Turnaround Services meetings. Provide efficient service to both internal and external stakeholders/clients.

To provide advisory services to clients depicting early warning signs of distress, that support limiting an increase in further distress; and where encountered, craft solutions and monitor implementation of interventions for these clients thereby restricting the number of clients that progress into turnaround and business rescue.

To support the clients through providing management consulting services, specialist knowledge and expertise to help them grow, operate better and become high-performance businesses.

Minimum qualification: BCom with post-graduate degree MBA / MBL / CA(SA) would be an added advantage.

At least 8-10 years’ experience in a management consulting environment, consulting to small, medium and large (blue chip) businesses experiencing growth prospects and/or early onset stress. A seasoned well-rounded management consultant with deep diagnostic, solutions-design and implementing skills, preferably from 1st or 2nd tier consulting firms.

Knowledge of business and the diversity of risks that may affect businesses. Good understanding of different types of security. Good working knowledge of Company, Contract, Taxation, IFRS and Insolvency legislation. Resourcing and implementing outcomes-based interventions. Good knowledge of industry standards, technology trends and best practices.

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.

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 :

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 7 - 10 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.

Agencies please note: This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by PwC’s Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s received will be treated as a direct application. Your respect for this process is appreciated

Department: Customer Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Johannesburg

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Implementation Consultant to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for guiding clients through the implementation of our software solutions, ensuring a seamless transition and optimal utilisation of our products. Your expertise will play a crucial part in enhancing client satisfaction.

• Understand all the functionality within the GhostPractice system.
• Installing and setting up software at clients.
• Interviewing clients and their staff in order to understand their business and operational requirements.
• Analysing the information that clients currently use to perform their duties.
• Converting Non- Financial client's data from Legacy system into GhostPractice.
• Managing and completing the conversion process between the conversions Team and Implementation Team.
• Updating clients with latest GhostPractice version.
• Train clients on all the functionality within the GhostPractice system.
• Problem solving of client issues.
• Functional testing of software.
• Preparing and managing project plans.
• Servicing clients in terms of their requirements of the GhostPractice system.
• Meeting with clients and managing projects.

• Execute the strategy as expressed by the Executive Management team of the company.
• Report directly to your Team Leader on all related activities.
• Managing the Project assigned to you and making sure that all Milestones are met and the Project Launches as per project plan.
• Attending to meetings with the client about the project.
• Interviewing the client and understanding the client’s processes and procedures in order to implement GhostPractice successfully.
• Understanding and Analysing the client’s data along with the client and converting and importing it into GhostPractice (Non-Financial).
• Testing the integrity of the data along with the client.
• Training Clients in a classroom setup or doing one-on-one training sessions with individual clients on GhostPractice.
• Installing SQL and GhostPractice at the client if and when necessary.
• Assisting the client with handholding and support during the Testing- and Launch phases.
• Communicating project progress internally as well as to the client on a regular basis.
• Ensuring that your client understands all the appropriate Financial and Management Reports in the system to assist them in better managing their business and staff.
• Ensuring that all project related admin and documentation is completed and filed on GhostPractice and that all client signed documents are submitted to the Line Manager as well.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and remain focused and organized.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Understand all the functionality within the GhostPractice system.
• Effectively manage Project Milestones and Due Dates.

Career Growth Measurables

• Effectively manage and understand the conversion process and financial data from the Legacy System to GhostPractice to assist the Conversion Specialist team in successfully converting the data correctly.
• Can do full SQL and GhostPractice installation at the client which includes Mobile App and GP Web.
• Can setup Backups after SQL and GhostPractice installation at clients.
• Excellent understanding of all duties and responsibilities of an Implementation Consultant.
• Excellent Track Record as an Implementations Consultant.
• Have successfully implemented over 10 projects with the Full Implementation- or Matter Management process.
• Have successfully implemented all modules of GhostPractice (not necessarily all at one site) and by means of re-implementations and assisting on projects onsite or remotely.

At Dye & Durham we strive to be visionaries! As a leader in our field, we ensure our employees are ready for the next challenge in their journey with us by offering internal and external training opportunities. We offer competitive salaries and a whole host of benefits including healthcare, pension, company discounts, wellness programs, and paid days off to move house or volunteer for your favourite charity.

Do you share our DNA?

• We ask how tomorrow can be better than today
• We are passionate about solving our customer's challenges
• Our ideas break boundaries
• We value different perspectives and encourage dialogue
• We take ownership and celebrate together