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Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for market intelligence and business innovation?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Strategy Consultant to join a forward-thinking Strategy Function that supports a leading organisations group and partnership businesses. This role offers the chance to play a key part in shaping corporate direction, driving new business initiatives, and supporting high-impact strategy execution across a Pan-African footprint.

The ideal candidate will bring :

• A strong academic background with a postgraduate Honours degree in a commercial discipline
• At least 5 years' experience in strategy, consulting, finance or corporate development
• A proven ability to think strategically and analytically, with a long-term perspective
• Exceptional communication, presentation and visualisation skills
• Experience within the insurance industry (highly advantageous)
• A Pan-African outlook and the ability to thrive in a hybrid working environment

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Requirements :

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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

About EAME Distribution

We enable superior customer experience and profitable market leadership through world-class distribution performance. Our team governs and supports Caterpillar dealers across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Eurasia.

The Opportunity

Caterpillar is looking for a Strategy Consultant to join the Africa Strategy Team (EAME Distribution) . In this role, you’ll drive strategic project execution to deliver on Africa Must Wins, working closely with district teams and business partners to support growth in the Construction Industries and accelerate Digital Solutions adoption across Africa.

Ready to drive growth and innovation in Africa? Apply now and help shape Caterpillar’s future across the region!

What You'll Do

This role is ideal for someone with experience in Construction Industries, Project Management, and Digital Strategy . You'll lead strategic initiatives, structure solutions, and engage stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes. You’ll help shape the future by enabling growth, improving customer outcomes, and delivering real business impact.

Key skills and Responsibilities

• Project Management – Lead and execute complex, cross-functional initiatives. Proven ability to align teams and deliver results across streams including sales, digital, and operations. Familiarity with Six Sigma and structured problem-solving is a plus.

• Creative Problem Solving – Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving innovative solutions. Strong ability to synthesize insights and trends into forward-thinking strategies.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication – Build trust with internal and external stakeholders. Strong written and verbal skills tailored to diverse audiences.

• Relationship Management – Foster collaboration, ensure stakeholder alignment, and drive follow-through on commitments.

• Strategic Thinking & Decision Making – Turn strategy into action. Confident in using data to create clarity, direction, and strategic choices.

• Digital Fluency – Translate digital trends into business solutions. Champion the adoption and execution of digital tools.

• Customer Focus – Understand customer needs, define solutions across short- and long-term horizons, and continuously evaluate impact.

• Data Gathering & Analysis – Confident working with complex data. Skilled in identifying gaps and implementing new data sources and systems.

What will put you forward:

• A completed bachelor’s degree (required)

• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in strategy, project management, or digital operations

• Experience in Construction Industries or working with industrial distribution networks

• Familiarity with Six Sigma or structured problem-solving methodologies is a plus

Additional Information

• Travel Requirement: Approximately 20% travel across the region may be required to support strategic initiatives and stakeholder engagement.

• Work Arrangement: This is a full-time onsite role, with presence required five days a week at the local office.

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How We Support You (Employee Benefits):

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of a variable bonus and additional benefits.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .

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.

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.

Looking for a strategy trained consultant available to support a Strategy Manager for 6 months and able to start with short notice. Prior Strategy Consulting experience essential.