Consulting Club

Overview
Consulting Conference 2025

Connecting Talent with Thought Leadership

Preparing the next generation of strategic thinkers through hands-on learning, industry engagement, and high-impact events.

Founded in 2012, the Consulting Club is dedicated to supporting students interested in pursuing careers in management consulting.

The club provides members with insights into the consulting industry and fosters direct connections with top consulting firms that recruit aspiring consultants. Each year, the club organises a high-profile conference featuring industry thought leaders who discuss emerging business trends and strategic challenges.

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Our Vision

We want to make UCT GSB students the most consulting-ready candidates in South Africa.

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Our Mission

To equip UCT GSB students with real-world consulting skills, foster industry connections, and drive social impact through collaborative problem-solving.
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Our Ethos

  • We believe in creating impact through collaboration, innovation, integrity, and inclusivity.
  • We bring these principles to life through strategic partnerships with organisations, practical skill-building workshops, and immersive case competitions—creating dynamic learning environments that prepare ethical, forward-thinking leaders to drive meaningful change.

Meet the team

The organisation is led by a team of students.

Chad Otto
Chad Otto

Chair

Leading our marketing efforts, developing compelling content that captures our theme across various platforms.
Ms Samukelisiwe Ndlovu
Ms Samukelisiwe Ndlovu

Secretary

Samukelisiwe currently doing her MBA at the UCT Graduate School of Business.
Mr Nic Symmonds
Mr Nic Symmonds

Head of Networks

Meet the Committee

FAQ's

  • Sign up on our website
  • Attend one of our introductory meetings or events
  • Pay the annual membership fee

Open to all UCT GSB students. Applications are open in February and August.

  • The annual conference which generally happens in June, networking and info events with various consultancies.
  • Some workshops are public; members get priority registration.

Access to case preparation workshops, networking events and consulting projects with real clients.

Yes, we charge a small annual membership fee of R. This fee helps us cover the costs of events, resources, and other activities. We do strive to keep the membership affordable for all students.