Director â Consulting

Recruiter:

Liyema Consulting

Job Ref:

JHB002231/Laka

Date posted:

Friday, April 4, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Director – Consulting

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Job Type: Full-Time | Hybrid (2–3 days in-office per week)
Travel: Required across Sub-Saharan Africa

About the Role

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for data-driven decision making? A seasoned consultant with deep financial services expertise? This is a unique opportunity to join a high-impact team as a Director – Consulting, where you will design and lead innovative, analytics-powered strategies for clients across the Sub-Saharan African region.
You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping digital transformation and commercial solutions for top-tier financial institutions, retail players, and fintechs — delivering measurable value while helping build the next wave of payments innovation.

POSITION INFO:

What You’ll Do

Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end consulting projects, covering new product development, customer lifecycle strategies, digital innovation, and risk management.
Drive business development and client engagements, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
Manage complex, multi-market projects and guide cross-functional teams to successful execution.
Work closely with internal specialists in product, data science, and technology to deliver best-in-class solutions.
Mentor and inspire junior team members, ensuring a high standard of consulting and analytical output.
Support internal innovation and knowledge-sharing initiatives across practice areas.
Help shape the growth of digital and commercial consulting capabilities in the SSA region.

What We’re Looking For

12+ years’ experience in financial services and/or consulting, ideally in cards, payments, or retail banking.
Proven track record of delivering high-impact, data-driven consulting engagements.
Deep understanding of the payments ecosystem — including debit, credit, prepaid, commercial and co-branded products.
Advanced analytical thinking with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Excellent client-facing and presentation abilities; comfortable engaging C-level executives.
Strong leadership and project management experience in a cross-functional, multicultural setting.
Postgraduate qualifications preferred. English fluency required; French is a plus.

What You’ll Get

A strategic, visible role influencing the future of payments and commerce in SSA.
The opportunity to work with a dynamic, collaborative team in a high-growth, innovation-focused environment.
Exposure to cutting-edge data and consulting tools.
A flexible hybrid work model and travel opportunities across the region.

Ready to shape the future of digital payments and lead transformative projects?
Apply now and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in consulting and analytics

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