Assistant Manager and Manager, Transformation & Strategic Change (Special Projects) Interpath Cape Town, South Africa We are seeking hands‑on Assistant Managers and Managers in Cape Town to support the delivery of strategic change projects and value creation initiatives alongside the senior leadership team and Executive Committee. The role combines commercial and financial analysis, programme delivery, and strong stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities Support delivery of value creation plan, leading workstreams of complex projects and end‑to‑end of smaller initiatives, from scoping, implementation and benefits tracking. Lead the analytical work underpinning decisions, including business unit reviews and operating model assessments. Turn analysis into clear recommendations and action plans with owners, timelines and dependencies. Build and maintain benefits baselines and live trackers (milestones, benefits, risks and actions). Run governance and reporting for assigned programmes (plan, RAID, decision and action logs, steering packs). Prepare materials for senior forums to support decision‑making, including Executive Committee and Board papers where required. Drive stakeholder follow‑up and action closure; elevate risks early and maintain clear decision trails. Apply commercial judgement and analysis to challenge assumptions and validate benefits. Contribute to playbooks and templates; mentor juniors and support team growth. Education and Experience Required Accounting qualification: ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CA(SA) / CFA (or equivalent). 3–6 years’ experience in Transaction Services / Deals, Value Creation, operational transformation, or strategy & transformation within a professional services environment. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to produce clear, executive‑level outputs under pressure. Proven experience delivering end‑to‑end projects/workstreams, managing multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines. Confident engaging senior stakeholders, driving action closure, and operating with discretion. Exposure to client‑facing value creation, post‑deal integration, operating model redesign, or portfolio improvement is highly desirable. Power BI, financial/modelling capability, or project management qualifications (PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent) are advantageous. A commercially minded, structured problem‑solver who simplifies complexity and turns ambiguity into clear next steps. Highly organised, hands‑on, and accountable with strong judgement and follow‑through; French, German, or Spanish language skills a plus. Benefits We provide employees with a competitive and comprehensive reward package including compelling salaries and a range of core and optional benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr