Manager (Job Number: 22000075) at KPMG South Africa

Description of the role and purpose of the job:

Description and purpose: to enable large scale transformation projects by being able to link the strategy layer, technology layer and operations layer in order to create value for an organisation.  This requires:

• an understanding of strategy frameworks and how to apply them to an organisation
• an operational understanding, including a business model and operational model, and ability to apply
• an understanding of how technology supports strategy and business, and how to apply
• Financial Markets focus required.

Motivation for the role: long term project requirement (SARB RTGS project) for a role currently filled by a resource from India.  KPMG SA would prefer to build capacity internally for this role to enable DCs sustainability, particularly around large-scale transformation projects, which fulfils our strategy and mandate. 

Key responsibilities:

• Ability to have the following client conversation: problem solving, explanations, negotiations and facilitations
• Ability to manage teams, including career management, performance discussions, coaching, providing guidance and direction
• On the job training and learning
• Manage quality on a project, identify when an issue arises and solve the problem (with help)
• Work with leadership team to grow the business

Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Growth mindset
• Resilience and adaptability
• Creative, problem solver,
• Focus on quality
• Empathy and leadership skills for ongoing growth

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• Degree in relevant subject from T1 university
• 4 years Big 4 consulting experience
• Financial Markets knowledge / experience