Business Strategy Consultant

BSG; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business strategy consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking experienced management consultants to join their team. Ideal candidates will have 5-12 years of consulting experience and a background in leading business and technology change. Responsibilities include motivating teams and fostering client relationships, all aimed at delivering innovative business solutions. This role offers an opportunity to impact client businesses positively and work with a talented group of professionals.

Qualifications

• 5-12 years of consulting experience.
• Proven track record of leading business and technology change.
• Experience working with key decision-makers across industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate high-energy teams.
• Build lasting relationships with clients.
• Communicate required changes effectively.
• Drive execution of key initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Data gathering and analysis

Project planning

Facilitation skills

Understanding of IT practices

Education

Tertiary degree with honours

Job description

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.