Junior Management Consultant

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Training and mentorship program

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Junior Management Consultant to join our growing team. You will support senior consultants on client projects, conduct market research, data analysis, and help develop strategic recommendations.

This role offers hands-on experience in problem-solving and client engagement. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, or Economics, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• A proactive attitude, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn and grow in a consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior consultants in conducting market research, data analysis, and competitor assessments.
• Support the development of client presentations, reports, and project documentation.
• Participate in client meetings and workshops, taking detailed notes and contributing to discussions.
• Help to identify client needs and translate them into potential consulting engagements.
• Contribute to internal knowledge management efforts and best practice development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an ambitious and detail-oriented Junior Management Consultant to join their growing team in Paarl, Western Cape . You will support senior consultants on a variety of client projects, contributing to research, analysis, and the development of strategic recommendations. This role provides an excellent foundation for an aspiring consultant, offering hands‑on experience in problem‑solving and client engagement. If you are eager to learn and contribute to impactful business solutions, this is a great entry point into the field of consulting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior consultants in conducting market research, data analysis, and competitor assessments.
• Support the development of client presentations, reports, and project documentation.
• Participate in client meetings and workshops, taking detailed notes and contributing to discussions.
• Help to identify client needs and translate them into potential consulting engagements.
• Contribute to internal knowledge management efforts and best practice development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• A proactive attitude, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn and grow in a consulting environment.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and opportunities for performance‑based increments.
• Comprehensive training and mentorship program to develop consulting skills.
• Exposure to diverse projects and industries within the Western Cape .
• A supportive and collaborative team culture in Paarl .
• Hybrid work model offering a balance between office collaboration and personal flexibility.