Durban Operations Excellence Consultant | Hybrid

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & wellness benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Durban-focused projects

Job summary

An Associate Management Consultant role with a top-tier management consultancy in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. You will analyze complex business processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop practical solutions for client operations.

You will work on challenging projects, present strategic recommendations, support change management, and collaborate with client teams across Durban and the KwaZulu-Natal region. A hybrid work model offers flexibility and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in management consulting or operational improvement.
• Strong knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Proficiency with Excel, Tableau or SQL for data analysis.
• Willingness to travel within Durban and KwaZulu-Natal.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth operational assessments and diagnostic studies.
• Develop strategic recommendations for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with client teams to implement approved solutions.
• Analyze data to identify trends and root causes of inefficiencies.
• Prepare detailed project reports and client presentations.
• Support business development activities and proposal writing.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Excel

Tableau

SQL

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Excel

Tableau

SQL

Job description

An Associate Management Consultant role with a top-tier management consultancy in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. You will analyze complex business processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop practical solutions for client operations.

You will work on challenging projects, present strategic recommendations, support change management, and collaborate with client teams across Durban and the KwaZulu-Natal region. A hybrid work model offers flexibility and opportunities for professional development.