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McKinsey in South Africa

McKinsey’s Johannesburg office opened in 1995, soon after South Africa’s new democracy brought President Nelson Mandela to power. We have played an active role in the country’s transformation and development—helping top companies win on the world stage, supporting the upgrade of key institutions and infrastructure, building leadership and capabilities. In South Africa and over 30 other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, we shape strategy and strengthen operations for players in major industries, and help deliver better outcomes in education and health care. We have over 300 consulting and non-consulting staff based in Johannesburg.


  • 17 years

    of McKinsey presence in South Africa

  • 39 nationalities

    represented amongst our consultants

  • Over 800 projects

    in South Africa since 1995, and 600 more across Africa

Our people

  • Henrik Arwidi

    Henrik Arwidi

    Director

    Leads McKinsey’s work in sub-Saharan Africa, harnessing the firm’s deep experience in the region to unlock growth and development for leading companies and public-sector organisationsmore

  • David Fine

    David Fine

    Director

    Leads McKinsey’s Johannesburg office and is deeply committed to strengthening public services, growing employment, and improving life in South Africamore

  • Shrey Viranna

    Shrey Viranna

    Principal

    Co-leads McKinsey’s Implementation Practice and Healthcare Systems & Services Practice; works with governments to reform and strengthen public healthcare and shape growth strategies for private systemsmore

  • Lohini Moodley

    Lohini Moodley

    Associate principal

    Works with business and government to unlock Africa’s telecommunications and technology potential; leads McKinsey’s initiative to develop women’s leadership in sub-Saharan Africamore

  • Jacob Dahl

    Jacob Dahl

    Director

    Leads McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Africa and emerging markets, helping major finance players drive strategy, mergers and performance improvementmore

  • Chrisene Wu

    Christine Wu

    Principal

    Works with leading financial institutions on topics including balance sheet optimisation, sales-force transformation, and banking strategymore

  • Mutsa Chironga

    Mutsa Chironga

    Associate principal

    Helps leading African banks grow across the continent, strengthen their performance, and serve businesses and communities. Supports global corporations expanding into Africamore

  • Filipe Barbosa

    Filipe Barbosa

    Director

    Leads McKinsey’s energy and basic-materials sector across sub-Saharan Africa, is the global coleader of McKinsey’s Capital Productivity Practice, and a leader of the global Strategy Practicemore

Featured practices

Industries

In South Africa and other countries across Africa, McKinsey works with leading players in all the major economic sectors—including basic materials, energy, financial services, telecommunications, retail and consumer goods, transport and logistics, and the public and social sectors.

Functions

We apply McKinsey’s global expertise and deep Africa-specific knowledge to shape growth strategies for major businesses, and help transform corporate and public sector organisations for high performance. Through our Implementation Practice, we work closely with clients to execute and sustain performance improvements.

Careers

A career with McKinsey in Johannesburg offers exceptional people the opportunity to work with senior leaders in business and government – and deliver impact that is visible through the transformation and growth of major organisations and entire countries. Our culture is non-hierarchical, entrepreneurial, and strongly supportive of professional development. We recruit top talent from all academic backgrounds.more

Publications

anthology

Government designed for new times

A global conversation on a new direction for public management in the 21st century.    more

South Africa
report

The rise of the African consumer

3 trends are driving the tremendous growth of Africa’s consumer industries—its largest business opportunity. more

Africa at work:Job creation and inclusive growth
report | McKinsey Global Institute

Africa at work: Job creation and inclusive growth

If Africa accelerates job creation, it could add 72 million jobs by 2020.

Emerging market banks
report | Financial Services Practice

Micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises in emerging markets

The time is right for banks to step up their efforts to serve micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises in emerging markets. There are three reasons for our optimism.

Lions on the move
report | McKinsey Global Institute

Lions on the move: The progress and potential of African economies

Africa’s economic momentum is widely recognized; less known are its sources, its staying power, and the business opportunities it is creating.

McKinsey on Africa
anthology| McKinsey on Society

McKinsey on Africa: A continent on the Move

Successful transformation initiatives—including in agriculture and healthcare—show the way to unlock growth and improve lives in Africa.

In the community

South Africa’s AIDS epidemic has orphaned over one million children. Since 2006, McKinsey has worked closely with Ikageng, one of the largest organisations supporting orphans and vulnerable children, to provide financial support, operational assistance, and social programs. McKinsey has counseled Ikageng’s founder and board; designed and implemented operational improvements; and helped with financial controls, budgeting, and information management. Our consultants have volunteered their time to lead initiatives including a football club and a mentorship program for teenage girls.

Contact us

South Africa

Johannesburg

Sandown Mews East
88 Stella Street
Sandown 2196
Johannesburg
South Africa

Voice: 27 11 506 8000Fax: 27 11 506 9561

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