Senior Management Consultant - Business Process Improvement

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Professional development

Health benefits

Performance incentives

Diverse projects

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24’s client, a leading management consultancy, seeks a Senior Management Consultant focused on Business Process Improvement to join their Kimberley office. You will lead diagnostic activities, map processes, design improvements, and guide clients through major operational changes.

This hybrid role combines client-facing work with independent analysis, mentoring junior staff, and driving measurable efficiency gains across South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in management consulting, business analysis, or operations management with a focus on process improvement.
• Proficiency in process analysis, re-engineering, and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and mapping of existing business processes across functions and industries.
• Identify process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for optimization.
• Design and recommend improved business processes, leveraging best practices.
• Develop detailed implementation plans and support clients through change management.
• Quantify potential improvements using data analysis techniques.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

Visio

Lucidchart

Job description

About the Role Our client, a leading management consultancy firm, is seeking a motivated Senior Management Consultant with a focus on Business Process Improvement to join their team in Kimberley, Northern Cape. This role is critical in helping clients enhance operational efficiency, streamline workflows, and achieve their strategic objectives through targeted process enhancements. You will lead diagnostic activities, develop innovative solutions, and guide clients through the implementation of significant operational changes. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a thorough understanding of process modeling techniques, and a proven ability to drive tangible improvements. This hybrid role offers a dynamic mix of client-facing work and independent analysis, based out of our client's Kimberley office. You will contribute to impactful projects that enhance business performance for organizations across South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and mapping of existing business processes across various functions and industries.
• Identify process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for optimization.
• Design and recommend improved business processes, leveraging best practices and innovative approaches.
• Develop detailed implementation plans and support clients through the change management process.
• Utilize process modeling tools and data analysis techniques to quantify potential improvements.
• Facilitate workshops with client teams to gather requirements and ensure buy-in for proposed changes.
• Measure and track the impact of process improvements against defined KPIs.
• Coach and mentor junior consultants and client personnel on process improvement methodologies.
• Prepare and present findings, recommendations, and progress reports to senior client management.
• Stay current with industry trends and methodologies in business process management and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in management consulting, business analysis, or operations management, with a strong focus on process improvement.
• Demonstrated expertise in business process analysis, re-engineering, and optimization.
• Proficiency in process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart) and data analysis techniques.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects and lead teams effectively.
• Experience working in a consulting environment is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma principles is an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, balancing remote tasks with on-site client engagement in Kimberley.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Exposure to diverse and impactful client projects in Kimberley and beyond.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Contribute to significant operational enhancements for clients.