People Consulting Manager - OD, Change, Talent
Ernst & Young Global Limited EY · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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- The Manager: People Consulting plays a critical role in designing and delivering complex people‑related solutions that support client transformation agendas. Drawing on EY's global methodologies and People Consulting capabilities, the role involves leading engagements across capabilities such as Workforce Strategy, Organisation Design, Cultural Transformation, Change Management, Learning, HR Transformation, Talent Management, Reward and People Analytics..
- You will act as a trusted advisor to client leadership teams, leveraging EY's deep workforce transformation expertise to identify opportunities, co‑create solutions, manage delivery excellence, and ensure successful adoption of people‑related initiatives. Managers also play a pivotal role in developing junior team members, driving thought leadership, and contributing to business development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of People Consulting projects across capabilities such as Workforce Strategy, Organisation Design, Cultural Transformation, Change Management, Learning, HR Transformation, Talent Management, Reward and People Analytics Manage workstreams, including planning, execution, risk management, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement
- Conduct assessments, analyse data, and synthesise insights to inform people‑centric solutions, using EY's people transformation methodologies
- Build strong client relationships, act as a trusted advisor, and support clients through complex change journeys
- Develop and coach team members, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement
- Produce high‑quality deliverables including reports, frameworks, transformation roadmaps and presentations
- Contribute to business development, including proposal support, solutioning, and thought leadership
- Collaborate with cross‑functional EY teams to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary solution
Skills & Attributes for Success
- Strong Consulting mindset with the ability to solve complex people and organisational challenges
- Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills
- Ability to build trust and influence senior stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
- Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and complex workstreams
- High attention to detail
- High levels of emotional intelligence, resilience and adaptability
- Commitment to quality, integrity and delivering long‑term value
- Strong business acumen
- Ability to derive data‑driven insights. and visualise data effectively and efficiently
Technical Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, Business Management, or related discipline
- A postgraduate qualification is advantageous
- 7+ years' experience in People Consulting or related fields
- Experience in at least one of the following:
- Workforce Strategy
- Organisation Design
- Cultural Transformation
- Change Management
- Learning
- HR Transformation
- Talent Management
- Reward
- People Analytics
- Strong project management capability, including agile delivery
- Proficiency in MS Office suite Excel, PowerPoint, Word.