Event

A career in consulting at Simon-Kucher

Mercredi, 17, Juily, 2024
BetterGrowthStartsHereWithYou

Explore what a career in commercial strategy looks like with the world’s leading growth consultancy

Simon-Kucher, a recognised global leader in commercial strategy, is looking to host bright and exceptional students to unpack the world of growth consulting. We will explore careers in consulting, a day in the life of a consultant, and the unique value proposition that makes Simon-Kucher a multi-award-winning consultancy.

With a client base of fortune 500 and blue-chip businesses, our sole focus is on unlocking better growth for our clients, increasing their long-term sales, value, and profit. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales.

Join us, in collaboration with the Wits Consulting Club, for an evening of networking and learning about the exciting opportunities offered in our new Johannesburg office and what opportunities lie ahead when you join the Simon-Kucher network.

 

Who should attend

We warmly invite all students who are

  • Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate in business, economics, engineering, finance, science, statistics, or a related field
  • Passionate about kick-starting a consulting career in Johannesburg within the next 1-2 years

As there are a limited number of seats, please register as soon as possible

Event details
  • In Person
  • Mercredi, 17, Juily, 2024
  • 18:00 - 21:30 SAST
  • University of the Witwatersrand, Senate Hall, East Campus

Agenda

17:30 - 18:00 SAST
Registration
18:00 - 20:00 SAST
A career in consulting at Simon-Kucher

A selection of speakers will touch on the following:

  • Simon-Kucher: Who we are and why we’re different
  • Our work in South Africa
  • A typical day in the life of a consultant
  • Recruitment next steps

Price war game

A selection of speakers will touch on the following:

  • Overview and Team Formation
  • Price War Game
  • Winner selection and Awards/Gifts Presentation
20:00 - 21:30 SAST
Networking, finger foods and drinks

Speakers

Sashin Moodley
Director
Johannesburg, South Africa
Nicole van der Merwe
Nicole Van der Merwe
Manager
Johannesburg, South Africa
Senior Consultant
Johannesburg, South Africa

Location

University of the Witwatersrand
Senate Hall, East Campus
1 Jan Smuts Ave, Braamfontein
Johannesburg, 2017
South Africa