Job Title
Senior Strategy Consultant (Senior Manager Level)
Type: 1 x Permanent | 1 x Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Johannesburg (Hybrid)
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Market Related
About the Company
A leading global strategy consulting firm focused on driving enterprise transformation and growth by aligning operating models, cost structures, and capabilities with client strategies. The firm works across industries using data-driven insights and structured methodologies to unlock long-term value.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Postgraduate degree in Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or Actuarial Science from a top-tier university.
- MBA or CFA Level 1 advantageous.
Experience
- 7–10 years’ experience, including 5+ years in strategy or management consulting.
- Proven delivery of transformation initiatives: cost optimization, operating model redesign, and performance improvement.
- Full consulting lifecycle experience: business development, delivery, and closure.
- Sector focus: Financial Services, Telecommunications & Infrastructure, Technology/Enterprise IT.
Technical Skills
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
- Exposure to Python, Power BI, or similar analytics tools preferred.
- Familiarity with transformation frameworks like Fit for Growth or zero-based budgeting.
Preferred Background
- Experience at top global firms such as McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Accenture Strategy, or similar.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of strategy and transformation projects.
- Conduct diagnostics and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
- Design future-state operating models aligned with strategy.
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite stakeholders.
- Lead proposal development, pitching, and business development activities.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across finance, HR, operations, and technology.
- Mentor junior consultants and contribute to team growth.
- Adapt quickly across sectors and client challenges.
How to Apply
Send CVs to: philip@blackbookconnect.co.za
Only candidates with relevant consulting experience and industry exposure will be contacted.