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The Deloitte Consulting Chief of Staff to the Managing Director works directly with the Africa Consulting Managing Director to drive the strategic priorities of the business. We have an ambitious vision for the business, and we are looking for an aspirational individual that can play a key role in this exciting journey.

The scope of the role is pan-African and requires the candidate to play a key role in assisting the Africa Consulting Managing Director in shaping and framing the key strategies of the business, working with the business to translate these strategies into initiatives and drive execution. Chief of Staff will also lead and coordinate the various stakeholder engagement, governance and communications agenda of the Managing Director.

This role will have with frequent interaction with the Consulting Africa Leadership team, internal client service functions and with other senior leaders across the Africa firm.

Minimum qualification:

• An undergraduate degree ideally with a rigorous analytical and quantitative focus
• Qualifications in any of the following would be a distinct advantage:
  • Business Sciences
  • Business Administration
  • Finance
  • Engineering

Desired qualification:

Whilst not a strict requirement, a post graduate qualification (eg. MBA or similar) would be an added advantage.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 5 years working experience in a business or executive management role
• A minimum of 3 years of experience gained within a consulting environment with a focus on operations management
• Proven experience organizing and directing multiple teams and departments
• Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives
• Established, professional with strong strategy experience at management level
• Understand market structures, competition dynamics and client behaviours

Desired Experience

• At least 3 years in a client facing management consulting role
• Experience delivering projects and aligning stakeholders to achieve outcomes
• Proven success with project coordination
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience with data analysis
• Good financial modelling ability
• Experience with budget management
• Working knowledge of the market, players and trends in professional services
• Concurrently deliver on portions of multiple strategy projects in a fast-paced, intense, results-oriented environment

Technical Competencies

• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Proven ability to manage and execute projects
• Strong time management ability
• Excellent report writing skills
• Good financial knowledge
• Sound business acumen

Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others
• Strong client delivery focus
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease
• Focus on quality and risk
• Sound problem solving ability

*Please note that this job advertisement provides a summary of the capabilities required and all candidates shortlisted will receive a full list of capabilities.