Human Capital Consulting - Associate

Ernst & Young Global Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Cape Town is seeking an Associate in Human Capital Consulting. The role involves supporting HR operational models and managing transformation projects. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in related fields and a relevant degree. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to significant business development activities and enhance client service.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in HR consulting or related fields.
• Experience working with a Big 4 or global management consultancy.
• Success in current role with relevant technical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality client service and insightful solutions.
• Contribute to business development and client proposals.
• Conduct research to identify market trends.

Skills

Organisational Change Management

Organisational Design

HR Operating & Delivery Model

HR Process Efficiency & Policy

Transactions

Education

Primary degree

Relevant post-graduate qualification

Job description

Human Capital Consulting - Associate

Job location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: November 03, 2025

Job summary

As a member of the PAS team focused on HR and business performance, you will join a talented group of professionals that help support the design and implementation of HR operating models and organisational structures, improve HR process efficiency, manage people risks, support change efforts to help organisations successfully transition to a future state, and advise organisations on a range of challenges that are associated with a merger, acquisition, divestiture and / or carve‑out. Our key capabilities include:

• Organisational Change Management
• Organisational Design
• HR Operating & Delivery Model
• HR Process Efficiency & Policy
• Transactions

Key responsibilities

• As a Consultant, you will be a key resource on business transformation projects. In this role, you should be able to deliver quality client service, analyse complex problems and deliver insightful solutions. You will also be expected to have excellent communication skills, integrate into new teams and rapidly establish relationships.
• Demonstrate technical competence in our capabilities (Organisational Change Management, Organisational Design, HR Operating & Delivery Model, HR Process Efficiency & Policy and Transactions) and take a practical / business driven approach to solving complex client challenges.
• Clearly articulate key messages and information across a number of communication platforms.
• Rapidly establish personal credibility and work confidently with stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development and client pursuit activities, by preparing proposals and presentations for potential clients.
• Contribute to the development of thought leadership material, by conducting research to identify latest market trends.
• Be able to work through relevant details and facts and make connections in information identifying how different aspects of a problem are related and possible causes within the context of their role and function.
• Be able to adapt to new information and changing conditions and be willing to change ideas or perceptions based on new information or contrary evidence.
• Be able to remain calm and composed in stressful situations and maintain a positive attitude despite setbacks and does not give up prematurely.

To qualify, candidates must have

• Relevant professional experience, including for example previous work with a Big 4, global management consultancy firm, niche consultancy or performed an in‑house role in which you gained exposure to a large‑scale project(s).
• Around 2-3 years of prior experience in Organisational Change Management, Organisational Design, HR Operating & Delivery Model, HR Process Efficiency & Policy and Transactions.
• Personal success in current job with experience in one or more of our technical capabilities (see above).
• Have a primary degree and relevant post‑graduate qualification.