Junior Operations Consultant — Hybrid & Mentorship

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Structured training and mentorship

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a motivated Junior Consultant to support Operations Improvement projects. You will assist senior consultants by collecting data, mapping processes, and contributing to practical recommendations.

This entry-level role offers training, mentorship, and exposure to real-world client scenarios in the Western Cape. You will develop analytical and problem-solving skills while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Economics or related field
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to articulate ideas clearly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Eagerness to learn and proactive problem-solving approach
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to changing project needs

Responsibilities

• Assist in data collection and analysis for operations improvement projects
• Support documentation of current processes and workflows
• Help develop process maps and identify bottlenecks for efficiency gains
• Participate in client meetings and workshops under guidance
• Conduct industry research and benchmark analyses
• Prepare project reports and presentation materials

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Excel

PowerPoint

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a motivated Junior Consultant to support Operations Improvement projects. You will assist senior consultants by collecting data, mapping processes, and contributing to practical recommendations.

This entry-level role offers training, mentorship, and exposure to real-world client scenarios in the Western Cape. You will develop analytical and problem-solving skills while collaborating with cross-functional teams.