Job Description

Senior B-BBEE Transformation Specialist Salary: R60000 - R70000 per month Full-time, Hybrid (Monday - Friday)
Cape Town

Our client is a premier specialist transformation advisory firm that delivers high-impact B-BBEE, Transformation, and DEI solutions to JSE-listed, unlisted, and non-profit organisations across Sub-Saharan Africa. They are currently seeking a commercially astute and technically authoritative Senior B-BBEE Transformation Specialist to drive complex client mandates and shape executive-level strategy.

With offices in both the Western Cape and Gauteng, this firm values individuals who bring their own energy, intellect, and experience to a purpose-driven environment.

The Role: Strategic Leadership & Advisory

The successful incumbent will lead complex client mandates and shape transformation strategy at the Board and EXCO level. This is a high-impact role responsible for designing and delivering strategies for multinational and high-growth organisations.

Key Accountabilities

• Strategic Advisory Lead comprehensive transformation diagnostics and design multi-year roadmaps aligned to commercial strategy and regulatory requirements.

• Executive Engagement Advise Boards and EXCO on transformation risk exposure, optimisation pathways, and beyond-compliance positioning.

• Technical Authority Provide forward-looking interpretation of policy developments and sector code amendments.

• Ownership Specialist Evaluate B-BBEE ownership transactions and determine the impact on the ownership scorecard.

• Growth & Revenue Identify and convert strategic opportunities within the client portfolio and lead proposal development for complex mandates.

• Team Leadership Manage project teams and oversee the delivery of high-quality client results.

Candidate Requirements

Our client is looking for a professional who combines deep technical expertise with a sophisticated commercial mindset.

Experience & Qualifications

• Professional Experience 8–12+ years of progressive experience in B-BBEE advisory, transformation consulting, or ownership structuring.

• Enterprise Exposure Demonstrated experience advising listed or large enterprise clients.

• Educational Background A relevant degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Economics, or Development Studies.

• Professional Credentials A postgraduate qualification (MBA, LLB) or professional designation (CA(SA) or CFA) is highly advantageous.

• Technical Skills Advanced legislative expertise in B-BBEE Codes and Sector Codes, alongside strong financial and analytical modelling skills.

Core Competencies

• Executive Presence Confident Board-level communication and the ability to operate under regulatory and commercial pressure.

• Strategic Thinking Ability to link transformation initiatives to tangible commercial outcomes.

• Ethical Integrity High ethical standards and intellectual curiosity.

• Adaptability A self-motivated individual who can thrive in a dynamic and changing environment.

Why Join This Firm?

This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a firm's intellectual capital and revenue growth while working on some of the most complex transformation mandates in Sub-Saharan Africa. Our client offers a collaborative environment where systems-level thinking and a solutions-oriented approach are highly prized.