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Consultants

Descriptions & Duties

  • Consultants handle data collection and analysis, prepare supporting materials for client proposals and presentations. They have regular contact with clients, including participation in meetings.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Computer skills

Consultants need basic computer skills. They must be good at using computer software.

Detail oriented

Consultants are responsible for producing client proposals and presentations. They must pay attention to details to avoid making errors and to recognise errors that others have made.

Integrity

Consultants handle data collection and analysis, which they must use the information properly and keep confidential. It is vital that they keep records confidential.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • typically have a certificate or a higher diploma in accounting

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $15,000-$30,000

Monthly Salary $25,000-$50,000

Monthly Salary $50,000-$70,000

Monthly Salary $120,000-$300,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Consultants work primarily in offices and work regular office hours. They may work additional hours to meet deadlines.

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