Junior Business Consultant

Sanlam; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Cape Town is seeking a strategic Junior Business Consultant to join its Business Change team. This role involves analyzing business challenges, driving change initiatives, and collaborating with key stakeholders. Candidates should possess a degree and 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in Financial Services, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Join a dynamic environment committed to innovation and excellence. Apply now to shape the future of financial services.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in Financial Services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business challenges and identify conceptual solutions aligned to strategic objectives.
• Drive and support the development of business cases and benefit realization plans.
• Collaborate with IT, PMO, Product Owners, and Design teams to ensure readiness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Client-focused

Education

Degree or Diploma

Tools

Business process mapping

IT governance

Job description

Who are we?

Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients’ investment needs. We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, designed to assist in the creation and preservation of wealth. Our offering encompasses local investments, including fixed term investments and investments with guarantees, international investments, retirement saving solutions, and retirement income solutions. While each solution has its own distinct purpose, they all share the world-class quality and commitment that have come to distinguish Glacier

What will you do?

Glacier by Sanlam is looking for a strategic and solutions-oriented Junior Business Consultant to join our Business Change team. This role is ideal for a dynamic individual who thrives on solving complex business challenges, driving strategic initiatives, and collaborating across functions to deliver impactful change.

As a Junior Business Consultant, you will report to the Head of Business Change and work closely with key stakeholders across the business to design and implement solutions that align with Glacier’s strategic objectives and deliver measurable value.

Key Outcomes

Business Consulting

• Analyse business challenges and identify conceptual solutions aligned to strategic objectives.
• Drive and support the development of business cases and benefit realization plans.
• Contribute to the design of target operating models, capability requirements, and technology solutions.
• Ensure alignment with Glacier and Sanlam Life & Savings’ strategy and business architecture.
• Support the implementation and operationalization of change initiatives.
• Track and report on project benefits and outcomes.

People and Culture

• Demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Uphold corporate governance principles, including Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) and compliance standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with business stakeholders to understand needs and ensure alignment of initiatives.
• Collaborate with IT, PMO, Product Owners, and Design teams to ensure readiness and capacity planning.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across business units.

Strategic Contribution

• Understand Glacier’s business strategy and contribute to its realization through relevant change initiatives.
• Provide input into strategic projects and initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2 to 5 years of experience in Financial Services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in financial services or a related industry is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Competencies

• Client focused
• Collaborates
• Drives results
• Cultivates innovation
• Being resilient & adaptable
• Problem solving skills
• Interpersonal & Communication skills
• Strategic mindset

Attributes

• Honesty, integrity and respect
• Teamwork
• Can-do attitude
• Performance driven
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment

Why Join Us?

At Glacier, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and empowering our people to drive meaningful change. Join a high-performing team where your insights and contributions will shape the future of financial services. Apply now and be part of a purpose-driven organization that values strategic thinking, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What will make you successful in this role?

Degree or Diploma with 2 to 4 years related experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Systems process analysis
• Business requirements
• Business process mapping
• IT governance, compliance and quality improvements
• Technologies

Personal Attributes

• Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently
• Decision quality - Contributing independently
• Business insight - Contributing independently
• Optimises work processes - Contributing independently

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

• Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
• Customer focus - Contributing independently
• Drives results - Contributing independently
• Collaborates - Contributing independently
• Being resilient - Contributing independently

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.