Junior Consultant – CIO Advisory at KPMG South Africa

Description

• You want to put your career on the fast track – we can bring the opportunities and the investment to make it happen. Our Digital Consulting practice is going through a period of accelerated growth. Clients are placing a premium on the services provided by the advisors they trust, to help make their strategies real through the use of the latest technology. We are looking to bring in new talent to challenge our existing ways of working and drive our business to the next level. When you join KPMG you’ll be one of over 219,000 professionals providing audit, tax, advisory and business enablement services across 147 countries.
• With the support of our diverse team to do things differently, grow personally and professionally, there’s no limit to the impact you can make. Let’s do this.

Purpose of the Job:

• Our Digital Consulting practice helps our clients turn strategy into reality by blending business and functional insights with modern digital platforms.
•  As a Junior Consultant in our Technology Group, you'll support our teams in delivering valuable insights and solutions to clients, helping them navigate their digital transformation journeys. You'll have the opportunity to learn and grow in key areas such as:
• Digital and technology strategy
• Cloud transformation
• IT and agile operating models
• IT cost optimisation
• Enterprise architecture
• As a Junior Consultant in our Technology & Innovation Group, you will support the successful delivery of consulting projects, contribute to building client relationships, and assist in developing the capabilities of our Technology Group. You'll have the opportunity to learn and grow in various areas of our practice, gaining valuable experience that will lay the foundation for your career in technology consulting.

Key job duties or responsibilities:

• Assist in the delivery of consulting projects under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Conduct research and data analysis to support project deliverables.
• Help prepare client presentations and reports.
• Participate in client meetings and workshops.
• Contribute to the development of internal knowledge bases and methodologies.
• Support proposal development and other business development activities.
• Critical Interpersonal or Interactive skills
• Team player: able to lead teams and develop others.
• Proactive and eager to learn.
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Ability to thrive in an unstructured environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Keen interest in technology and its business applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Basic understanding of project management principles.

Qualifications and experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems or a related field
• 1-2 years of work experience, preferably in a technology-related role or internship
• Familiarity with current technology trends and digital transformation concepts
• Basic understanding of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies is beneficial.
• Any relevant certifications or coursework in IT strategy, cloud computing, or project management are advantageous.