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About the Division

Innovation, transformation and leadership occur in many ways. At Deloitte Consulting, our ability to help solve clients’ most complex issues is distinct. We deliver strategy and implementation, from a business and technology view, to help lead in the markets where our client's compete.

Our global network of Strategy professionals draws on the strength of Deloitte’s full suite of professional services and industry experience to focus solutions on the real issues affecting businesses today.

Our professionals need to have the acumen to handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, balancing long term projects with the urgency of immediate operational demands. We are committed to establishing and empowering the firm by establishing an environment of continuous learning and enriching career opportunities.

What impact will you make?

Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you’ll find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

How you will grow

At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs at Deloitte University, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

A Senior Manager is a critical leadership role in the Consulting structure with an expectation to support and drive service / business area strategic plans, management of complex project engagements, capability development and strengthening, client account development and business development through the effective management of self and team/s.

Senior Managers are also key custodians of our purpose and values, often leading our client engagements and business development efforts. 

Senior Managers contribute towards execution of the business strategy by taking personal accountability for keeping short-term financial and operational performance on track, while in parallel contributing towards building the future business.

Minimum 8 years’ experience. At least 5 years’ of these should be in a strategy focused role ( e.g., corporate strategy,  growth, business commercialisation, cost transformation, business design, capital efficiency or shared value) within management consulting or corporate strategy and, in a client facing role with at least 3 years in a management role.

Specialisation requirements in Strategy competency areas such as strategy, operating model, business transformation and strategic cost transformation as well as Sector Specialisation across any of the sectors Deloitte Consulting Africa operates in.

Qualifications in any of the following would be a distinct advantage:

• Commerce
• Business Sciences
• Finance
• Economics (quantitative)
• Engineering
• Law
• Sciences
• Actuarial Science
• Statistics
• Mathematics

Whilst not a strict requirement, an MBA in the relevant field of study is a definite advantage.

Experience

Minimum 10 years’ experience. At least 5 years’ of these should be in a strategy focused role  within management consulting or corporate strategy and, in a client facing role with at least 3 years in a management role.

Specialisation in ESG and/or Sustainability as well as Sector Specialisation across any of the sectors Deloitte Consulting Africa operates in.

Key Competencies required:

Leadership / Behavioural Capabilities

·         Living our Purpose - Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make

·         Influence - Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people

·         Performance drive - Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders

·         Strategic direction - Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction

·         Talent development - Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities

Specialised Capabilities

•     Mature Domain Expertise – Ability to apply deep, specialized expertise in a particular product/domain to solve complex business issues

Cross-Consulting Capabilities

•     Delivery Excellence - Ability to plan and execute a project to deliver a superior client experience

·         Knows the Business and Sector - Ability to comprehend how the client’s business works and keep up-to-date on industry/sector trends and leading practices

·         Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving - Ability to identify and solve problems objectively using analysis, experience and judgment

·         Financial Acumen - Ability to incorporate financial information when evaluating business opportunities and making recommendations

·         Executive Presence - Ability to develop relationships, establish credibility with and instill confidence in clients

·          Global Mindset - Ability to leverage cross-geography insights and practitioners to enhance client service delivery

·         Business-Technology Acumen - Ability to articulate how technology enables and differentiates the business and communicate this effectively to clients

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.