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Director Consultant

Johannesburg South
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Accounting
Reference: NFP015589/LLR

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Employer: Network Recruitment

Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Consulting & Analytics for a senior leadership role within their Sub-Saharan Africa consulting team. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader in delivering data-driven, consultative solutions, with a strong focus on payments, banking, and cards. Experience in these areas is crucial and non-negotiable. This role will involve driving growth in the Digital and Commercial practice areas, developing strategies for new product offerings, managing client relationships, and overseeing large-scale projects across the region.

Director of Consulting & Analytics - Sub-Saharan Africa
Location: Hybrid (2-3 office days per week)
Industry: Financial Services/Consulting

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and design data-driven consulting programs, focusing on new products, strategy, digital innovation, and commercial services.
Solve complex strategic challenges and create actionable roadmaps for client program delivery.
Manage large, multi-market projects, ensuring collaboration and synergies across teams.
Work closely with Product, Marketing, and Client Services teams to ensure the seamless delivery of consulting services.
Drive business development through consultative sales and the successful delivery of projects.
Mentor junior team members and promote the adoption of global best practices.
Oversee project budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure successful outcomes aligned with organizational goals.
Ensure compliance with internal standards and risk management protocols.

Required Qualifications:

12+ years of experience in financial services or consulting, specifically in payments, cards, or banking. Experience in these areas is non-negotiable.
Strong client management and consulting skills, with proven ability to influence senior management.
Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; superior project management skills.
A post-graduate Degree is preferred.
Extensive experience working in a multi-cultural environment with cross-functional teams.
Fluency in English is required; French is a plus.

Leadership & Personal Skills:

Proven ability to demonstrate integrity and a constructive approach to business challenges.
Skilled in stakeholder influence and leading change management initiatives.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and team management abilities.

Additional Information:

Hybrid position (2-3 office days per week).
Occasional travel across Sub-Saharan Africa and client visits.
Competitive benefits package and career development opportunities.

How to Apply:
If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for consulting and data analytics, and crucial experience in payments and cards, please send your CV to lolroux@networkfinance.co.za.
Should you not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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About Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.

Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.

Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.

Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.