Senior Strategy Consultant (Business Transformation)

PwC Careers Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a strategic leader to drive business transformation initiatives using the Fit for Growth methodology. The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end projects, leveraging analytical skills and coaching junior consultants. A strong educational background and extensive consulting experience are mandatory for this high-impact role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 - 10 years of strategic work experience with a consulting firm.
• Demonstrated full consulting lifecycle experience.
• Experience in Financial Services, Telecommunications, and Infrastructure Sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver strategy-based transformation projects.
• Conduct diagnostics into business operations and cost structures.
• Mentor and develop consultants, fostering an inclusive culture.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Interpersonal effectiveness

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Post graduate degree in Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or Actuarial Science

CFA level 1/MBA

Tools

Analytics tools (Excel, Python)

Job description

About Strategy& and Fit for Growth

Strategy&, PwC’s global strategy consulting business, leverages the Fit for Growth approach to help organizations build differentiating capabilities, strategically manage costs, and realign their structures for sustainable growth. In today’s climate of uncertainty, our solutions enable clients to strengthen their core, optimize operations, and unlock long-term value.

We enable our clients to cut costs and grow stronger at the same time. Our solutions assist companies to align their strategies with their capabilities, ensure the organisation structure is conducive to enabling workforce productivity to achieve the business strategy, and the business costs are reflective of the business strategy and operations for maximum efficiencies and revenues.

Job Purpose:

Lead and deliver high-impact business transformation initiatives applying Strategy&’s Fit for Growth methodology. This role requires a leader & strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities, deep industry insight, and a proven track record in successfully selling and delivering impact-based engagements through operating model design, cost optimization, and business restructuring.

What’s going to be expected of you:

• Sell and deliver end-to-end strategy-based transformation projects across industries.
• Conduct deep-dive diagnostics into business operations, cost structures, and organizational effectiveness.
• Develop and present strategic recommendations supported by data-driven insights and industry benchmarks.
• Face-to-face engagement and interaction with client and team
• Lead business development efforts, including proposal development, client relationship management, and opportunity identification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
• Mentor and develop consultants, fostering a high-performance and inclusive team culture.
• Demonstrate resilience, agility and adaptability across client contexts and sectors.
• Experience in leading a team in the delivery of client engagements

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Post graduate degree from a top tier University in either Engineering, Finance, Mathematics and/or Actuarial Science.
• CFA level 1/MBA - advantageous.

Experience & Technical Skills:

• Minimum 7 - 10 years’ strategic work experience with a reputable consulting firm.
• Demonstrated experience across the full consulting lifecycle: sales, delivery, and project closure
• Consulting experience in Financial Services, Telecommunications and Infrastructure Sectors.
• Advanced proficiency in analytics tools including excel, python etc.
• Proven track record in cost reduction, digital transformation, operating model redesign, and performance improvement.

Soft Skills:

• High emotional intelligence (EQ) and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and influence in complex, ambiguous environments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Agencies please note: This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by PwC’s Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s received will be treated as a direct application. Your respect for this process is appreciated