Consulting - Strategy - Strategy & Business Design - Assistant Manager

Job description

Deloitte is seeking a driven and talented Assistant Manager to join our Strategy & Business Design team in Gaborone. As part of our Africa Consulting Strategy & Transactions business, you will collaborate with high-performing teams to help clients unlock growth, drive transformation, and deliver operational excellence through innovative strategies and solutions. As an Assistant Manager, you will: Support client engagement teams in delivering high-impact strategic projects across Botswana, South Africa, and beyond. Lead the design, development, and ongoing support of strategic initiatives for clients in diverse industries. Contribute to client presentations, business development, and the creation of new service offerings. Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues, and proactively identify opportunities for follow-on work. Mentor junior team members and contribute to the growth of a collaborative team culture. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality client work by supporting engagement managers and leading project workstreams. Analyse client challenges, design strategic solutions, and present findings to stakeholders. Drive operational effectiveness and ensure risk, quality, and compliance standards are met. Contribute to thought leadership and share expertise across teams. Support the development of business models, operating models, and capabilities to realise clients’ strategic visions. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Science, Business Administration/Management, Information Systems/Computer Science, Engineering, Finance/Accounting, or a related field. Experience: 4–6 years’ experience in a client-facing role, ideally within a tier-one professional services firm. Experience working across strategy or related projects with multidisciplinary teams. Exposure to team or delivery leadership within a project engagement is advantageous. Skills & Competencies: Proven experience in one or more industry domains: Energy, Financial Services, Government, Technology, Media, or related sectors. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business acumen. Excellent communication, report writing, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments and manage change with ease. Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior colleagues. Passion for delivering exceptional client service and driving innovative solutions. *Please note that this job advertisement provides a summary of the capabilities required and all candidates shortlisted will receive a full list of capabilities . 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. We actively support the inclusion of people with disabilities and embrace neurodiversity in the workplace. We recognise and value the unique strengths that neurodivergent individuals bring, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. If you require reasonable accommodations in relation to your disability and neurodiverse needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to make adjustments to suit your individual needs. Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive. Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements. 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