Public Sector Strategy Consultant — Hybrid (Kimberley)

Placements24; Watnall; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Management Consultant to contribute to strategic advisory services in the public sector. Based in Kimberley, Northern Cape, the role focuses on advising government departments and state-owned enterprises to improve service delivery and efficiency.

You will support digital transformation, policy implementation, and governance improvements while collaborating across ministries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in management consulting, public policy, or public administration roles.
• Strong understanding of public sector operations, governance, and policy-making processes.
• Proven ability to analyze complex public sector challenges and formulate strategic solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with senior public officials.
• Experience in project management and delivering results within the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of public sector operations and service delivery models.
• Develop strategic plans and policy recommendations for government entities.
• Advise on organizational restructuring and performance management frameworks.
• Identify opportunities for digital transformation and service modernization.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and build consensus among diverse public sector actors.
• Analyze public sector budgets and financial performance to ensure effective resource allocation.
• Develop and implement change management strategies within public sector organizations.
• Ensure compliance with public sector regulations and governance standards.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Project management

Advanced communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Public Administration, Political Science, Economics, Business or related)

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Management Consultant to contribute to strategic advisory services in the public sector. Based in Kimberley, Northern Cape, the role focuses on advising government departments and state-owned enterprises to improve service delivery and efficiency.

You will support digital transformation, policy implementation, and governance improvements while collaborating across ministries.