People Consulting Manager
Posted 4 Oct 2026
Advertised as “People Consulting Manager - OD, Change, Talent”
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- Expected experience
- 7+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyBusiness Management, Human Resources, Industrial Psychology (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Study levelPost-doctorate
Manager: People Consulting
Client Industry: Various industries depending on client portfolio
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng (Hybrid)
Division: Consulting – People Consulting
Reports to: Senior Manager / Associate Director – People Consulting
About EY
EY is a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Strategy & Transactions, and Consulting services. Our purpose — Building a better working world — inspires us to help clients, people and communities thrive. We combine deep industry knowledge with advanced technology and global perspectives to deliver long‑term value. Our purpose is underpinned by our commitment to inclusion, sustainability, innovation and exceptional client service.
The Opportunity – People Consulting
EY’s People Consulting team helps organisations respond to transformative forces such as digital disruption, workforce shifts, culture change, leadership expectations and new operating models. The practice places Humans@Center of transformation and provides capabilities across Workforce Advisory, Organisation Design, Behaviour Change, Leadership Enablement, Employee Engagement and Talent solutions. The team helps clients design and implement people‑centric strategies that enhance organisational effectiveness, employee experience and long‑term value.
As a Manager, you will lead project workstreams, guide high‑performing teams, and partner closely with clients to shape and deliver people‑centric transformation solutions.
Role Description
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
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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