Senior Consultant - Business Process Re-engineering

Placements24; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Consultant for a Randburg-based BPR role. You will diagnose current processes, map inefficiencies, and design future-state solutions while coordinating on-site client work with cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership, change management, and stakeholder engagement. You will mentor junior consultants, run workshops, measure impact, and drive sustainable improvements across Gauteng client engagements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in management consulting or related role with a focus on BPR.
• Expertise in process mapping tools (Visio, Aris) and BPR methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) and change management.
• Proven ability to lead complex BPR projects from inception to completion.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Randburg, Gauteng, and travel for client engagements.
• Experience working with clients in Gauteng region is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead diagnostic efforts to map and analyze existing business processes, identifying inefficiencies and pain points.
• Design and architect optimized future-state business processes, leveraging best practices and innovative solutions.
• Develop detailed implementation plans for BPR initiatives, including timelines, resources, and change management considerations.
• Facilitate workshops with client stakeholders to gather requirements, validate designs, and drive consensus.
• Oversee the implementation of redesigned processes, ensuring successful adoption and integration.
• Measure and report on the impact of BPR initiatives, demonstrating tangible improvements in key metrics.
• Collaborate closely with clients' IT and operational teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the firm's methodology development in process improvement.
• Stay abreast of evolving business process technologies and methodologies.

Skills

Lean & Six Sigma

Change management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Presentation & communication

On-site client delivery

Education

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

Tools

Visio

Aris

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly regarded management consultancy, is seeking a skilled Senior Consultant to join their team in Randburg, Gauteng. This role focuses on business process re-engineering (BPR), helping clients redesign their core processes for optimal efficiency, effectiveness, and cost savings. You will be instrumental in diagnosing current state processes, designing future state solutions, and managing the implementation of these changes. This position requires a dedicated professional committed to delivering tangible results through on-site client engagement and collaborative teamwork within our Randburg office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead diagnostic efforts to map and analyze existing business processes, identifying inefficiencies and pain points.
• Design and architect optimized future-state business processes, leveraging best practices and innovative solutions.
• Develop detailed implementation plans for BPR initiatives, including timelines, resources, and change management considerations.
• Facilitate workshops with client stakeholders to gather requirements, validate designs, and drive consensus.
• Oversee the implementation of redesigned processes, ensuring successful adoption and integration.
• Measure and report on the impact of BPR initiatives, demonstrating tangible improvements in key metrics.
• Collaborate closely with clients' IT and operational teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the firm's methodology development in process improvement.
• Stay abreast of evolving business process technologies and methodologies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in management consulting or a related role, with a strong focus on business process re-engineering and optimization.
• Demonstrated expertise in process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Aris), BPR methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma), and change management.
• Proven ability to lead complex BPR projects from inception to completion.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively on-site in Randburg, Gauteng, and travel as needed for client engagements.
• Experience working with clients in the Gauteng region is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for significant professional development and continuous learning.
• Exposure to challenging and impactful business process transformation projects.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment within our Randburg office.
• Clear pathways for career advancement and leadership opportunities.