Associate Management Consultant — Hybrid, Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement savings contributions

On-the-job training

Mentorship

Certifications support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Associate Management Consultant in Paarl, Western Cape. This entry-level role supports senior consultants on client projects, gathering data, analyzing problems, and developing recommendations in a hybrid work setup.

You will participate in client meetings, prepare presentations, and contribute to business development. Ideal candidates are quick learners with strong communication, teamwork, and a passion for strategic analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field is required.
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Willingness to learn consulting methodologies and tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior consultants with client research, data collection and analysis.
• Support development of presentations and client deliverables.
• Attend client meetings and workshops, recording key discussions and actions.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis for projects.
• Identify client challenges and contribute to brainstorming solutions.
• Manage tasks and meet deadlines; contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Support business development activities as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Associate Management Consultant in Paarl, Western Cape. This entry-level role supports senior consultants on client projects, gathering data, analyzing problems, and developing recommendations in a hybrid work setup.

You will participate in client meetings, prepare presentations, and contribute to business development. Ideal candidates are quick learners with strong communication, teamwork, and a passion for strategic analysis.