Business Analyst - McKinsey Digital

McKinsey & Company; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a consultant for digital transformation projects. You will collaborate with teams, analyze data, and present recommendations. The ideal candidate has over a year of experience in digital consulting and a passion for technology. This position offers exceptional training and mentorship while working in a dynamic environment with a focus on delivering innovative solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Mentorship and training opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional work experience in digital related business or technology consulting.
• History of strong academic performance.
• Outstanding record of academic achievement.

Responsibilities

• Work in teams of 3 to 5 consultants on digital transformations.
• Gather and analyze information, develop and communicate recommendations.
• Present results to client management and implement recommendations.

Skills

Digital Technology

Cloud

Cyber Security

IT strategy consulting

Analytics

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

Your Growth

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues at all levels will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won't find anywhere else.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast‑paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World‑class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well‑being for you and your family.

Your Impact

In this role, you will work in teams of 3 to 5 consultants, leveraging your strong passion for digital work. You will shape and drive end‑to‑end digital transformations across business, technology, process, and people, creating value by reinventing the core of our clients' businesses.

This work includes gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations. You will have the opportunity to present results to client management and implement recommendations in collaboration with client team members.

You will receive exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from your team. This support includes a partner assigned to you to help guide your career as well as formal training throughout your McKinsey career. Furthermore, you will receive guidance and support from our partners and professional development team in the selection of client projects, helping you to develop your skills and build your network.

You will work with McKinsey Digital in our Johannesburg office. This group brings together the best of McKinsey's digital capabilities to help our clients use digital technology to transform their businesses.

As part of this group, you will join a global team working on everything from IT modernization and strategy to agile, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. You will typically work on projects across all industries and functions and will be fully integrated with the rest of our global firm. You will also work with colleagues from across McKinsey & Company to help our clients deliver breakthrough products, experiences, and businesses, both on technology and non‑technology topics.

Your qualifications and skills

• 1+ years of professional work experience in digital related business or technology consulting
• History of strong academic performance
• Outstanding record of academic achievement, functional knowledge or passion in Digital Technology, Cloud, Cyber Security, IT strategy consulting, etc.
• Demonstrated aptitude for analytics
• Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
• Skills to communicate complex ideas effectively