Manager - Consulting

Akhile Management And Consulting; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Pretoria is seeking an experienced candidate to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage project deliverables. Applicants should have a finance-related degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, particularly within the public sector. Strong communication, time management, and organisational skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance or similar role.
• Knowledge in the public sector is required.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams for project deliverables.
• New Business Development and Marketing.
• Stakeholder Liaison and Team Management.
• Participate in developing organisational strategies.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Finance or Accounting related honours degree (NQF 8)

Job description

Purpose and Objective

• An experienced and energetic candidate is required for this position, as the successful applicant will have to be proactive, work under pressure, take initiative and liaise with stakeholders.
• The successful applicant will be required to lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams to deliver on project deliverables and will be directly involved in growing and enhancing the Akhile brand.
• The appointed candidate will report into a designated director and will be awarded the opportunity to have hands‑on experience, learn and grow within the organisation and industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate would be expected to fulfil the below responsibilities:

• New Business Development and Marketing.
• Project Delivery and Support.
• Stakeholder Liaison.
• Team Management and Development.
• Project and Risk Management.
• Project related duties include delivery in the public sector in the following areas:
  • Asset Management;
  • Municipal Budget Preparation and Long-Term Financial Planning;
  • Financial Management, Accounting and Reporting;
  • Revenue and Expenditure Management;
  • Municipal Supply Chain Management;
  • GRAP Implementation and Preparation of the Annual Financial Statements;
  • mSCOA Implementation and Management; and
  • General MFMA Implementation and Compliance.
• Management Committee (MANCO) Member: Participate in developing organisational strategies and in operational decision‑making, ensuring operational activities align with organisational goals.
• Experience or interest in digital transformation, business process automation and systems development is advantageous as the successful candidate will work closely with the internal software development team to address the following requirements:
  • Business Analysis and Process Improvement. Analyse business change requirements, documenting and communicating the findings to facilitate effective solutions and testing the development to ensure that the requirements are met and bug free. (Agile Environment)
  • Internally Developed Solutions Product Owner: Lead the management of innovative products and tools, defining roadmaps and prioritising feature development for improved consulting services and addressing government challenges.
  • Advisory and Digital Transformation: Offer insights to optimise finance processes through digital technologies, identifying opportunities for operational transformation and enhanced capabilities.
  • Any other relevant tasks.

Key Skill Traits

• Excellent time management, prioritisation and communication skills.
• Well‑organised.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Excellent command of the English language (verbal and written).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Ability to proactively identify bottlenecks or delays and communicate these upfront together with the resolutions.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Finance or Accounting related honours degree (NQF 8).
• The candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in a finance or similar role.
• Public sector knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with technical teams.

If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.