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GM Payments

Financial services organisation is looking for a GM Payments.  

This is not a role for someone who has run a single payment product; rather, we are looking for someone who has owned a product or portfolio end-to-end, who understands the commercial levers behind adoption, and who can hold their own in conversations with stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Set and own the strategy for payment products, including its commercial construct, roadmap and growth
• Lead engagement across a complex stakeholder base.
• Drive ecosystem adoption.
• Build and lead a high-performing team.

What we are looking for:

• 10 to 15 years in payments, banking or financial services, ideally with exposure across more than one payment type.
• Real product ownership, not just delivery — strategy, commercial model and P&L accountability.
• Strong fintech understanding and a track record of working at industry or ecosystem level.
• The presence and credibility to act as a spokesperson for the product externally.
• A leader people want to follow.

Based in Johannesburg. This is a confidential search being run by TSRecruitment.

Interested or know someone who fits? Reach out to me directly or visit www.tsrecruitment.co.za.

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Investment Analyst / Associate – Africa-Focused Private Equity | Johannesburg

We're exclusively recruiting for a rare opening at a well-established, Africa-focused private equity firm based in Johannesburg. If you know anything about PE, you'll know these seats don't open up often. This is one of those opportunities.

The firm invests across Africa's fastest-growing economies through a combination of direct investments and fund allocations, managing capital from various sources.

The Role:

You'll be part of a lean investment team, working on deal evaluation, financial modelling, due diligence, portfolio monitoring, investor reporting, and sector research. This is proper, hands-on PE work where you'll be close to the action from day one.

The base salary for this role ranges from R500,000 to R1,000,000 per annum, depending on experience. This is benchmarked, fixed, and not negotiable. Incentives sit on top of this, but the base is the base. If your salary expectations are above this range, this isn't the right opportunity for you.

Who They're Looking For

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, management/strategy consulting, corporate finance, accounting, or asset management
• Strong academic record – undergraduate and postgraduate (this will be verified)
• Excellent financial modelling and valuation skills
• Sharp analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and real commercial awareness
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and across teams

For context, this is a 2–4 year experience-level hire. The real value here is the platform, the exposure, and where a role like this can take your career. PE seats in Africa are scarce and highly sought after.

Location: Johannesburg

Start: As soon as possible

Please note: Academic transcripts from Matric through to all completed tertiary qualifications will be requested as part of the screening process.

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CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

If you're ready to translate vision into measurable excellence and leave your mark on an entire industry, this is your role. You will lead an operational transformation and drive measurable impact across the company’s national footprint. This is your opportunity to shape the future of service delivery in an industry that keeps South Africa moving.

What Makes This Role Exceptional:

• Strategic Impact: Report directly to the CEO and influence board-level decisions
• Leadership Scale: Guide multiple teams across regions and functions
• Innovation Freedom: Design and implement systems that set new industry benchmarks
• Tangible Results: See your strategies translate into improved member value and CSI initiatives

You Bring:

• Postgraduate qualification in Management (or 10+ years' equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years in senior management within operations
• Deep understanding of Retail Motor Industry compliance 
• Proven ability to lead complex teams and drive accountability
• Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution excellence

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🌍 Consultant – Economic Development

Location: Durban or Cape Town

Are you passionate about driving Africa’s industrial transformation?
Join a purpose-driven team building dignity and opportunity through sustainable, production-led economies.

Our client is on amission to make Africa a globally competitive manufacturing hub. We partner with leading companies, governments and industrial clusters to develop smart industrial policies, strengthen value chains, and deliver innovative, sustainable growth programmes across sectors like automotive, chemicals, clothing and textiles, furniture, and agri-processing.

The Role

As a Consultant within the Industrial Development team, you’ll help shape the future of manufacturing in Africa. You’ll work across national policy, sector strategy, and firm-level competitiveness—translating big-picture vision into measurable economic impact.

You’ll collaborate with both public and private sector stakeholders, driving partnerships that advance South Africa’s reindustrialisation agenda.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct applied economic research and analysis to inform policy and strategy.

• Design and facilitate workshops aligning diverse stakeholders toward shared goals.

• Deliver insightful reports and presentations that drive real-world implementation.

• Manage project plans and budgets to deliver impact with precision.

• Contribute to innovative tools, frameworks and programmes that promote localisation, sustainability, and competitiveness.

Who You Are

• Purpose-driven, analytical and committed to making a tangible difference.

• Skilled at solving complex, system-level problems using structured thinking and data.

• A confident communicator—comfortable engaging from factory floors to boardrooms.

• Organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with a passion for high-quality work.

• A team player who values collaboration and continuous learning.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Master’s degree in a relevant analytical or quantitative discipline (Economics, Development Economics, Engineering, Geography, Industrial Psychology, or Commerce).

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• 2+ years’ experience (Consultant) or 4+ years (Senior Consultant) in management consulting or related roles.

Beneficial:

• Experience working within manufacturing sectors.

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Manager - Management Consulting | Strategy & Transaction Services Focus

Are you a high-performing consultant ready to take the next step in your career? Do you combine exceptional analytical rigour with the ability to lead teams and drive client impact in the dynamic world of strategy and transactions?

Our client, a leading South African strategy advisory firm, is seeking two experienced Manager-level consultants to join their growing practice. What sets this opportunity apart is the firm's distinctive specialisation in Transaction Services, Private Equity support, and M&A advisory, offering you unparalleled exposure to high-stakes, commercially driven consulting work that directly impacts deal outcomes and business transformation.

Why This Opportunity Is Different:

Unlike traditional strategy houses, this firm has carved out a unique position as a "challenger" firm specialising in Strategy and M&A related work.  You'll work at the intersection of strategic thinking and commercial execution, with deep exposure to:

• Transaction ServicesPrivate Equity & M&A: Acquisition screening, business plan/IM development, 100-day plans, post-merger integration, value creation plans, synergy management
• Corporate Finance:
• Growth & Transformation Strategy

This is consulting work that matters commercially – where your analysis directly influences investment decisions, deal structures, and post-acquisition value creation.

About the Role:

As a Manager, you'll bridge strategy and execution – leading project teams, managing client relationships, and delivering transformational results. You'll have the autonomy to shape engagements while working collaboratively with Partners and Principals who bring deep international consulting pedigree and real operational experience.

What You'll Do:

• Lead transaction-focused consulting engagements
• Conduct rigorous commercial analysis
• Manage and develop
• Drive analytical excellence
• Build and maintain client relationships Shape project approach and methodology
• Contribute to business development
• Own project economics

Essential Requirements:

Consulting Experience:

• 3-6 years' experience in management consulting gained at a recognised consulting firm (Tier 1, Tier 2, boutique, or specialist consultancies including transaction advisory practices)
• Proven track record of managing complex projects and leading small teams (2-4 consultants)
• Experience across the full project lifecycle – from problem definition through to implementation support
• Demonstrable client-facing skills with experience managing stakeholder relationships at senior levels
• Transaction services or PE/M&A experience is highly advantageous but not essential if you have strong consulting fundamentals

Analytical & Academic Excellence:

• Outstanding academic credentials – strong undergraduate degree from a top-tier university (First Class/Honours or equivalent)
• Advanced degree highly advantageous (MBA, Master's, PhD, CA(SA), CFA), demonstrating continued commitment to intellectual rigour
• Exceptional analytical capabilities – structured thinking, quantitative analysis, financial modelling, and strategic problem-solving
• Proficiency in analytical tools relevant to management consulting and transaction work (advanced Excel modelling, financial analysis, data interpretation)
• Strong business and commercial acumen – understanding of valuation, business economics, and value creation

Core Competencies:

• Strategic thinking – ability to see the big picture while managing complex details
• Commercial mindset – comfort with financial models, deal structures, and investment logic
• Leadership presence – capability to influence, inspire, and develop junior team members
• Communication excellence – crafting compelling narratives and delivering impactful presentations to C-suite and investor audiences
• Intellectual curiosity – continuous learner who stays abreast of industry trends, transaction methodologies, and best practices
• Results orientation – track record of delivering measurable outcomes for clients and meeting commercial objectives
• Entrepreneurial spirit – comfort with ambiguity and contributing to a growing firm's development

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Transaction services background – experience in commercial DD, vendor DD, CDD, or M&A advisory
• Private Equity exposure – understanding of PE value creation, portfolio company support, or investment due diligence
• Consulting pedigree across multiple firms – breadth of methodologies and approaches from different consulting environments
• Functional or industry depth in areas such as Strategy, Operations, Financial Services, Technology, Consumer/Retail, or Healthcare
• Business development track record – contribution to proposals, thought leadership, or client acquisition
• People development success – demonstrated ability in coaching and growing junior consultants
• South African market knowledge and/or experience working in African markets or emerging economies
• International experience with global consulting firms or exposure to international best practices

Why Join This Firm:

Professional Growth:

• Direct Partner exposure and mentorship from seasoned consulting leaders with Tier 1 backgrounds
• Accelerated career progression – Manager to Principal/Partner pathway within 3-5 years for high performers
• Diverse project portfolio across strategy, transactions, operations, and transformation
• Thought leadership opportunities to build your personal brand in the transaction advisory space
• Intellectual environment that values rigorous analysis and innovative thinking
• International experience opportunities through the firm's offshore partnerships

Culture & Work Environment:

• Meritocracy – advancement based on performance and impact, not tenure
• Collaborative culture where knowledge-sharing drives success
• Entrepreneurial spirit – opportunity to shape the firm's growth and transaction capabilities
• Sustainable high performance – work-life integration valued alongside delivery excellence
• Team-focused – smaller teams mean closer relationships and greater collective impact
• Open door policy – easy access to all levels of leadership

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive market-related package with performance-based incentives
• Participation in firm success as the practice grows
• Professional development investment in training and skill-building

Your Career Trajectory:

This Manager role positions you for progression to Senior Manager and ultimately Principal/Partner within 3-5 years, subject to performance. You'll build the leadership capabilities, client relationship skills, and business development expertise required for senior consulting leadership, with particular depth in the high-value transaction advisory space.

Why work with Theo?

With 30 years of specialised experience in executive search and recruitment for management consulting firms, Theo has an unparalleled track record of placing exceptionally talented consultants into leading strategy and advisory practices. As Managing Director of TSR Search and Advisory and a former McKinsey recruiter, Theo understands the consulting landscape intimately and can provide valuable insights into this opportunity, the firm's culture, and your career trajectory. His deep relationships across the consulting industry means he can guide you through the process and advocate effectively on your behalf.

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