Consultant - Business Process Improvement

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Continued professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Consultant focused on Business Process Improvement to join their Bloemfontein office. The role involves diagnosing inefficiencies, designing optimized workflows, and implementing sustainable improvements within a hybrid work model.

You will collaborate with clients in the Free State region to boost productivity, reduce costs, and enhance overall business performance while growing professionally in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in business process analysis, operations improvement, or consulting.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred) and data-driven problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Map, analyze, and evaluate existing business processes across client functions.
• Identify bottlenecks, redundancies, and areas for optimization.
• Design and recommend improved processes using lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies.
• Develop implementation plans and support clients through change.
• Measure and report on the impact of improvements.
• Facilitate workshops to gather process requirements and communicate best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Process mapping

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Process mapping software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive Consultant focused on Business Process Improvement to join their Bloemfontein office. This role involves diagnosing inefficiencies within client operations, designing optimized workflows, and implementing sustainable process improvements. You will work collaboratively with clients to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve overall business performance. Operating under a hybrid model, this position offers the chance to make a tangible difference to organizations in the Free State region, while benefiting from a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Map, analyze, and evaluate existing business processes across various client functions.
• Identify bottlenecks, redundancies, and areas for optimization in workflows.
• Design and recommend improved processes utilizing lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies.
• Develop implementation plans and support clients through the change process.
• Measure and report on the impact of implemented process improvements.
• Facilitate workshops to gather process requirements and communicate best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in business process analysis, operations improvement, or consulting.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective client interaction.
• Proficiency in process mapping software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for project-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model to ensure work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Meaningful impact on organizational efficiency in Bloemfontein .