{"id":864855,"date":"2026-06-29T08:35:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T06:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=864855"},"modified":"2026-06-29T08:35:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T06:35:11","slug":"demand-for-technology-and-consulting-skills-is-rising","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/864855\/demand-for-technology-and-consulting-skills-is-rising\/","title":{"rendered":"Demand for Technology and Consulting Skills Is Rising"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The ability to solve complex business challenges and deliver measurable value has never been more important in the financial services industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As demand for consulting, technology and specialist financial services skills continues to rise, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monoclesolutions.com\/en-za\/?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=June+2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monocle Solutions<\/a><\/strong>, an international consulting firm, is creating new opportunities for talented professionals across South Africa, the United Kingdom and Europe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monoclesolutions.com\/en-za\/careers\/experienced-professionals?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=June+2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to explore Monocle\u2019s various career opportunities.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The firm is seeking individuals who want to build rewarding careers while contributing to some of the financial services industry&#8217;s most complex and meaningful transformation programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This demand is being driven by the continued evolution of the financial services industry and the growing need for professionals who can combine business, technology and industry expertise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monocle has responded by expanding its core consulting services, while investing in MonocleTech, its specialist technology practice delivering data and software engineering, AI and digital solutions, as well as its SAP Consulting Practice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, these capabilities enable Monocle to support leading financial institutions through increasingly complex business and technology challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Our growth creates opportunities for people to accelerate their careers, broaden their skills and gain exposure to some of the most interesting challenges facing the financial services industry.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We are passionate about developing well-rounded professionals who can combine business, technology and industry expertise, while building fulfilling careers and making a meaningful impact for our clients,&#8221; says Monocle&#8217;s COO, Willie Ehlers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Btechpics-ezgif.com-resize.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Btechpics-ezgif.com-resize-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-864858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Btechpics-ezgif.com-resize-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Btechpics-ezgif.com-resize-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Btechpics-ezgif.com-resize-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Btechpics-ezgif.com-resize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Monocle is currently seeking people across a wide range of disciplines who can bring diverse perspectives and expertise to solving complex client challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opportunities available include Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Process Engineers, Data Engineers, Software and AI Engineers, alongside specialist positions in areas such as global markets, risk and regulatory reporting, finance and treasury integration, and data management and migration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company is also seeking candidates with strong technical skills in areas such as SQL, Python, VBA, SAS, Java, Jira, AWS, Azure and SAP BW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis range of skills is central to helping us build teams capable of finding smarter, more innovative ways to support the leading financial institutions we partner with as they adapt to an increasingly technology-driven financial landscape,\u201d explains Monocle\u2019s Head of Talent Acquisition Adam Smith. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cJust as importantly, we want to create an environment where the people who join us feel supported, challenged and genuinely excited about growing their careers here, all while having a bit of fun too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monocle has been recognised as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for four consecutive years, reflecting the company\u2019s continued investment in employee wellbeing and its commitment to creating a workplace where young professionals can thrive and find purpose in what they do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Underlying this is a simple belief: when people are given the opportunity to grow into the best version of themselves, the company grows stronger too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This growth takes many forms. Continuous learning has always been a cornerstone of Monocle\u2019s ethos, a commitment recently reinforced through the launch of the company\u2019s new training framework, which empowers employees to take ownership of their growth, build globally relevant accredited skills, and develop the confidence they need to excel in their careers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consultants are also exposed to a wide range of projects across South Africa and Europe\u2019s leading financial institutions, helping them build diverse experience and develop adaptable skillsets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is complemented by Monocle\u2019s Innovation Hub, where people are encouraged to think creatively, experiment boldly and challenge conventional ways of doing things as they pursue meaningful outcomes for clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company\u2019s open-door leadership culture also gives employees the opportunity to learn directly from experienced executives, while Monocle\u2019s newly revamped Leadership Development Programme helps fast-track ambitious, high-potential candidates who show strong leadership qualities and can make a meaningful impact within the business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this ongoing investment in individual growth, Monocle aims to equip its consultants with both the technical expertise and professional presence needed to stand out in a highly competitive industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside career development, Monocle also places a strong emphasis on personal growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe want people to bring their full selves to work and grow in every aspect of who they are. This means providing opportunities for building meaningful relationships, finding joy in interests outside of work, discovering a stronger sense of purpose and creating a life that feels balanced and vibrant.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We believe people do their best work when they feel supported as individuals and are part of a community that genuinely encourages them to keep exploring new possibilities for themselves,\u201d says Monocle\u2019s Head of Talent Management Zolile Zikode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That sense of community comes to life through the company\u2019s many sports and social clubs, internal committees and events, as well as opportunities to contribute through outreach and charitable initiatives led by Mission Monocle and the Monocle Foundation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, these programmes encourage employees to make a lasting difference beyond the business while building the friendships and shared moments that bring colour and connection to everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those passionately pursuing a lively and successful future shaped by a philosophy of continuous growth, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monoclesolutions.com\/en-za\/careers\/experienced-professionals?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=June+2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monocle\u2019s various opportunities can be found here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As demand for consulting, technology and specialist financial services skills continues to rise, Monocle Solutions, an international consulting firm, is creating new opportunities for talented professionals across South Africa, the United Kingdom and Europe. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":57,"featured_media":864857,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10459],"tags":[25668,20175,19842,1398,19840,5578],"class_list":["post-864855","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry-news","tag-apply","tag-career","tag-consulting","tag-jobs","tag-monocle-solutions","tag-skills"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/864855","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/57"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=864855"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/864855\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":864863,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/864855\/revisions\/864863"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/864857"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=864855"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=864855"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=864855"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}