Business Process Improvement Consultant

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley is seeking a dedicated Business Process Improvement Consultant to analyze current operations, map processes, detect inefficiencies, and implement Lean and Six Sigma solutions that boost productivity and reduce costs. You will work with client teams to re-engineer workflows, promote best practices, and ensure smooth operational execution with measurable gains.

The role emphasizes change management, training, and KPI development for sustained improvement.

Qualifications

• Must have process mapping, analysis and re-engineering experience.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma or other improvement frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Map and analyze current business processes across functions.
• Identify bottlenecks, redundancies and waste.
• Design and recommend optimized process flows using Lean/Six Sigma.
• Lead implementation of process improvements including training and change management.
• Develop KPIs to measure impact and success of changes.
• Document new processes and SOPs for consistency.

Skills

Process mapping

Lean

Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Business Process Improvement Consultant to join their team in Kimberley . This role is centered on analyzing existing business processes, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing optimized solutions to enhance productivity and reduce costs. You will work collaboratively with client teams to re-engineer workflows, adopt best practices, and ensure seamless operational execution. The objective is to drive tangible improvements that lead to greater operational effectiveness and client satisfaction, contributing to sustained business success through streamlined operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Map and analyze current business processes across various functions (e.g., operations, finance, customer service).
• Identify bottlenecks, redundancies, and areas of waste within existing workflows.
• Design and recommend optimized process flows using methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma.
• Lead the implementation of process improvements, including training and change management support.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact and success of implemented process changes.
• Document new processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and maintainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in process improvement, operations management, or consulting.
• Proven experience with process mapping , analysis, and re-engineering methodologies.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular performance reviews.
• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility for work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications in process improvement.
• Work on diverse projects with a direct impact on client efficiency.