Associate Manager

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  • Bryanston, Johannesburg
  • R100,000-120,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Job Description :A respected consulting practice is looking for a sharp analytical thinker with management consulting experience, ideally working on finance or insurance projects. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a team of consultants working on client engagement. Strategic in fostering lasting relationships built on trust, delivering consistent results over time. Implementation that brings tangible, sustainable results across various sectors. This role may start as a 6-month fixed term contract with the potential to become a permanent role.Responsibilities:Analytical Skills
  • Identifies issues thoroughly and logically across the full problem scope.
  • Supports structuring of team problem-solving approaches.
  • Proposes alternative solutions and creative methods to build a fact base when data is limited.
  • Applies analytical tools effectively to tackle complex problems.
  • Conducts and synthesises in-depth analysis, drawing out key insights and implications.
  • Develops well-founded recommendations based on individual analysis.
Change Management Skills
  • Contributes to building the case for change within targeted client groups.
  • Manages PMO tools and processes across engagements or leads individual workstreams within larger programmes.
  • Identifies leadership alignment and misalignment with change agendas.
  • Assesses stakeholder support and resistance related to the workstream.
  • Adapts communication and implementation plans to stakeholder needs.
  • Evaluates cultural and systemic factors impacting project delivery.
  • Designs and executes action plans to address specific changes, such as new processes or technologies.
Communication Skills
  • Extracts key information effectively and builds rapport through interviews.
  • Develops clear, logical document sections requiring minimal edits.
  • Communicates ideas clearly across various settings and presents confidently.
  • Handles discussions on core issues with competence.
Team and Engagement Management Skills
  • Recognised as a valuable, collaborative team member.
  • Proactively shares information and draws the team together.
  • Effectively leads small teams, structures work, and delegates appropriately.
  • Provides constructive feedback and manages deliverables to plan.
  • Coordinates well with others, delivers high-quality work on time, and mitigates project risks effectively.
Client Relationship Skills
  • Analyses CEO agendas, stakeholder dynamics, culture, and change readiness.
  • Engages clients in line with the broader communications strategy.
  • Builds trusted relationships with client peers and team members.
  • Identifies opportunities to deepen client engagement.
  • Earns high respect from clients.
Innovation and Intellectual Capital
  • Generates innovative client solutions drawing on diverse experience.
  • Leads the refinement and documentation of intellectual capital for reuse.
  • Ensures effective capture in knowledge systems.
  • Acts as a go-to resource for applying project insights across teams.​
Requirements
  • Completed BA or BSc in Business Management or Engineering or Economy
  • Post Graduate from an accredited Business School
  • A minimum of 6 years' + of experience in a BA role in different industries including blue chip organisations of consulting firms
  • Understanding of the Microsoft Power Platforms product suite with advanced Power BI capabilities.
  • Experience with project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills- written and verbal
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
  • Knowledge of business process modeling and flow-charting techniques
  • Ability to work alongside teams within the business or the management team to establish business needs
  • High EQ/ interpersonal skills
Benefits
  • Great company culture
  • Potential growth
  • Death and Disability cover contribution
  • Provident Fund contribution
  • 13th cheque depending on individual and company performance
  • 20 days annual leave

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