Hybrid Operations Excellence Consultant – Polokwane

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Collaborative Polokwane office

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Operations Excellence Consultant in Polokwane, Limpopo, offering a hybrid work model. The role focuses on driving efficiency and continuous improvement across client operations with Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methodologies.

You will lead assessments, design action plans, and facilitate workshops to embed sustainable process improvements. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in a client-facing consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in operations management, process improvement, or management consulting with a focus on operations.
• Proven experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a client-facing environment.
• Experience in data analysis and performance measurement is essential.
• Familiarity with change management principles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of client operational processes to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
• Develop and implement strategies and action plans to enhance operational performance.
• Utilize Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and improve quality.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on operational excellence principles and tools.
• Collaborate with client teams to drive the adoption of new processes and ensure sustainability of improvements.
• Analyze operational data to track progress, identify trends, and measure the impact of interventions.
• Develop comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Support clients in embedding a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business Administration / Industrial Engineering / Operations Management)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Operations Excellence Consultant in Polokwane, Limpopo, offering a hybrid work model. The role focuses on driving efficiency and continuous improvement across client operations with Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methodologies.

You will lead assessments, design action plans, and facilitate workshops to embed sustainable process improvements. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in a client-facing consultancy environment.