Job Description

Management Consultant (Associate / Manager) (JB5571)
Melrose, Gauteng
R100 000 to R120 000.00 a month CTC
6 month Contract with possibility of becoming permanent
A highly regarded management consulting firm, specialising in delivering structured, high-level projects across public and private sector organisations, is seeking an Associate / Manager level Consultant. The business has a strong track record of successful engagements ranging from government departments to major corporates in sectors such as banking, construction, and utilities. With a lean but highly skilled team, the company prides itself on its rigorous problem-solving, analytical depth, and ability to implement lasting change. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projectss, requiring adaptability, strong consulting skills, and the ability to drive transformation within client environments. The position is suited to candidates who thrive in high-performance environments, can travel between client sites in Gauteng, and are eager to contribute to impactful, large-scale change initiatives
Minimum Requirements:
Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport (role requires travel between client sites and office)
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, or Economics
Postgraduate qualification from an accredited Business School (MBA preferred)
Track record of strong academic achievement (top 10% of class)
3-5 years' experience across multiple industries, ideally within blue-chip organisations or consulting firms
International exposure advantageous
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and presentation abilities
Demonstrated client-facing and stakeholder management experience
Ability to manage small teams and project workstreams effectively
Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport (role requires travel between client sites and office)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Analytical Skills
Identify and structure issues across entire problem areas
Develop creative approaches where data is limited
Apply analytic tools and techniques to complex challenges
Synthesize complex analyses and draw out key implications
Develop sound, fact-based recommendations
Change Management Skills
Support case creation for change within client groups
Manage PMO processes and tools across engagements or workstreams
Analyse leadership and stakeholder agendas for alignment and resistance
Tailor communications and implementation plans accordingly
Develop and implement action plans for system, process, or cultural changes
Communication Skills
Conduct effective interviews to gather insights and establish rapport
Draft well-structured reports and presentations requiring minimal editing
Present confidently to clients and stakeholders
Team and Engagement Management
Manage small teams and delegate effectively
Disaggregate and structure deliverables in line with engagement logic
Coordinate with colleagues to ensure high-quality, on-time outputs
Identify risks and execute mitigation strategies
Provide constructive feedback and foster collaboration
Client Relationship Management
Analyse client agendas, culture, and change readiness
Build trusted peer relationships with client teams
Engage in communications aligned with project strategy
Identify opportunities to broaden client relationships
Innovation and Intellectual Capital
Develop insights from diverse sources to solve client challenges
Document and "sanitize" intellectual capital for future use
Share expertise with other project teams and contribute to knowledge management systems
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
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