JHC Consulting is currently managing a complex mandate for a leading South African financial institution. This advisory work involves the deep scrutiny of their governance structures and long term strategic planning. We are seeking a Project Management Assistant to join this engagement and support the broader operations of our practice. In this role, you will assist our principals by ensuring the analytical process remains disciplined and that every document meets our internal standards for clarity and evidence. This is a full time position that functions entirely within a remote environment.
The Role
You will be responsible for the logistical health of our advisory mandates. This involves organizing the extensive reading materials provided by our clients and tracking the progression of every memorandum from the initial draft to the final signed version. You will maintain the schedule of our reviews and ensure that all external data points are correctly cited within our written arguments. While this is an entry level role, you will be expected to read the internal documents of our South African financial client and understand the strategic context of the work. You will maintain the archive of our advisory notes and prepare briefing materials for the principals before they consult with board members. Your daily focus will be on the flow of information, ensuring that no piece of evidence is overlooked during the drafting process.
What You Bring
We require an individual who treats writing with high seriousness and academic rigor. You should have an educational background in a field that demands close reading and logical analysis, such as law, finance, history, or philosophy. You must be able to identify inconsistencies in a written argument and possess the patience to verify facts across multiple technical data sources. Precision in your own writing and organization is non negotiable. You should be comfortable working independently in a remote setting and managing your own schedule without constant supervision. Basic familiarity with financial terminology or corporate governance structures will be helpful, though a willingness to study these topics deeply is more important than prior experience. We value the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable points for our principals.
How We Work
At JHC Consulting, we do not use slide decks or typical management presentations. Every piece of counsel we provide is delivered as a written memorandum. This process requires a slow, deliberate approach to thinking. We believe that if an idea cannot be expressed clearly in a sentence, it has not been thought through sufficiently. Every document we produce is signed by the author, which places a high degree of accountability on the individual. As a Project Management Assistant, you support this discipline by ensuring the administrative and organizational foundations of these documents are flawless. We do not participate in the ceremonies of traditional consulting; we focus entirely on the quality of the written argument.
Working at JHC Consulting
Our firm is fully remote by design. This allows us to focus on deep, concentrated work without the distractions of a traditional office environment. We value autonomy and expect our staff to manage their tasks with professionalism and discretion. This position is paid, and the compensation is competitive and attractive for the current market and the entry level nature of the role. Because we are a small firm, you will see the entire lifecycle of a high level advisory mandate. You will gain exposure to the complex questions facing a major financial organization and learn the discipline of high level corporate counsel. Our focus is on the long term value of our advice, rather than short term deliverables.
The work we do is often difficult and requires the courage to present uncomfortable truths to boards and chief executives. Every memorandum we issue becomes part of the permanent record for our clients. By joining our practice, you accept the responsibility of maintaining the integrity of that record. We look for individuals who take pride in the quality of their signed work and who understand that even a small administrative oversight can affect the clarity of our counsel. Our standards are high because the stakes of the decisions we influence are significant. We seek those who appreciate the quiet, rigorous nature of private advisory work.