Consulting - Strategy - Strategy & Business Design - Assistant Manager

Company Description

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and society. This is the lens for which our global strategy is set. It unites Deloitte professionals across geographies, businesses, and skills. It makes us better at what we do and how we do it. It enables us to deliver on our promises to stakeholders, while creating the lasting impact we seek.

Harnessing the talent of 450,000+ people located across more than 150 countries and territories, our size and scale puts us in a unique position to help change the world for the better—by bringing together the services we provide, the societal investments we make, and the collaborations we advance through our ecosystems.

Deloitte offers career opportunities across Audit & Assurance (A&A), Tax & Legal (T&L) and our Consulting services business, which is made up of Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory (SR&T) and Technology & Transformation (T&T).

Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges? From learning to leadership, this is your chance to take your career to the next level.

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.

Responsibilities

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.; 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Science, Business Administration/Management, Information Systems/Computer Science, Engineering, Finance/Accounting, or a related field.; 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.; 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.