What does a Management Consultant do?
Analyses organisational problems and recommends changes to strategy, operations, structures or performance.
Demand level: High
Management Consultant
Analyses organisational problems and recommends changes to strategy, operations, structures or performance. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 11 linked programmes across 3 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.
Check which programmes I qualify forEstimated annual salaries
JuniorR420 000 p.a.Mid-levelR750 000 p.a.SeniorR1 200 000 p.a.
Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Skills linked to this career
Business analysis · EssentialProblem solving · EssentialStrategic thinking · EssentialClient communication · ImportantData analysis · ImportantProgrammes linked to this career
These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.
Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Financial Accounting (Chartered Accountant) — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Management Studies — University of Cape Town
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT — University of Johannesburg
MANAGEMENT SERVICES — University of Johannesburg
RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT — University of Johannesburg
SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT — University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Commerce (Bcom) General — University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Commerce (Bcom) in the field of Accounting — University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Commerce (Bcom) in the fields Politics, Philosophy and Economics — University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Commerce (Bcom) in the fields: Information Systems — University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Economic Science (BEconSci) — University of the Witwatersrand
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Management Consultant do?
Analyses organisational problems and recommends changes to strategy, operations, structures or performance.
What skills are important for this career?
Important skills include Business analysis, Problem solving, Strategic thinking, Client communication, Data analysis.
What salary can I expect?
VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Which programmes can lead to this career?
11 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.