Associate Consultant

Reports to: Line Manager / Project Manager Start Date: October 2026 Contract Type: Permanent Location: Rosebank, Johannesburg Main Purpose AIA is recruiting an Associate Consultant to join our Johannesburg team. As AIA expands its presence within Africa and further develops its internal capabilities, we are seeking a full-time consultant to join our young, vibrant, and highly qualified team working on high-impact projects across the private and public sectors. This is a permanent position within AIA's career path (Analyst > Associate Consultant > Senior Associate Consultant > Consultant > Senior Consultant > Manager), with opportunities to become a specialist in an area of interest and grow towards the partner track. The successful candidate will be asked to perform, among others, the following tasks: Engage with clients and manage individual project workstreams Conduct analysis and develop insights and recommendations Structure presentations and develop reports Demonstrate thought leadership and lead solution development Assist with internal organisational initiatives In order to fulfil the above requirements, the successful candidate should display: A willingness to learn and go the extra mile Demonstrated leadership skills At least intermediate user skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word Willingness to travel; own car and driver's licence preferred Excellent verbal and written communication Ability to work effectively, both individually and in teams High attention to detail Strong numerical aptitude Good planning and organising skills Adaptable and flexible to change High-quality research, analytical and problem-solving skills Consultants are remunerated at competitive market-related rates. Actual compensation may vary based on individual skills, qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Delivery Deliver work to scope, quality and deadline Modelling & Quantitative Analysis Build and refine analytical and financial models in Excel Conduct scenario analysis, forecasting and sensitivity testing Translate quantitative outputs into practical and strategic implications Communication & Output Development Present findings clearly to internal stakeholders and clients Ensure reports and presentations are aligned to AIA standards Client & Practice Contribution Contribute to proposals and research inputs where required About AIA Africa International Advisors (AIA) is a boutique management consulting firm offering Strategic and Operational advisory services with a tier-one capability set. AIA has vast experience across the private and public sectors, providing solutions in strategy, finance, organisational design, business processes, capacity building, Integrated Energy, Digital and Innovation, and more. AIA is headquartered in Rosebank, Johannesburg, with a strong focus on making meaningful and impactful contributions to organisations and societies. Recent projects include a regional gas master plan for the SADC region, market analysis and modelling for a global mining equipment manufacturer, organisational design for local government within Gauteng, and digitalisation strategy and transformation for a national agency. Learn more at https://www.africaia.com/. What We Offer For our permanent staff, we offer: Extended and fully offline leave after high-intensity projects An all-hands, non-hierarchical culture which values individual contribution and opinions Leadership opportunities within internal AIA initiatives, to shape the future of the organisation Freedom to focus on personal well-being, family responsibilities and social commitments A meritocracy where rigour and excellence are acknowledged and frequently rewarded Competitive, market-related remuneration, based on individual skills, qualifications and experience Minimum Requirements Honours degree (NQF level 8) – required Master’s degree (NQF level 9)– preferred Honours degree (NQF level 8) in a quantitatively or analytically rigorous discipline, including but not limited to: Business Science or Actuarial Science Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Mechatronics, etc) Finance, Financial Engineering, Quantitative Finance Economics or Econometrics Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Information Systems Development Studies, Public Policy, or related strategy-oriented disciplines with strong quantitative exposure. Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (essential and non-negotiable) Strong quantitative and structured problem-solving ability Excellent written and verbal communication skills Willingness to travel where required Experience Up to 3 years of formal, relevant work experience; high-performing recent graduates will be considered.Advantageous Management consulting experience Project-based or consulting experience What We Are Looking For We are looking for associate consultants who: Are willing to learn and go the extra mile Demonstrate leadership skills Work effectively, both individually and in teams Have close attention to detail and take pride in accurate, high-quality work Have good planning and organising skills Are adaptable and flexible to change Think logically and ask structured questions Application Instructions: To apply for this role, we require 2 separate submissions: Complete the application form here: AIA Candidate Application & Talent Database Entry (Page 1 of 4) Email your CV to HR@africaia.com as a PDF, named: Your Name, University_Highest Qualification Please include your name in the email subject Anyone may apply; however, there is preference for SA Citizens and BEE applicants. Thank you for your interest in Africa International Advisors!