Lead Business Consultant

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Executive leadership training

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Lead Business Consultant to drive strategic initiatives for clients in Rustenburg. You will lead project teams, engage with C-suite executives, and deliver high-impact solutions across operations, strategy, and organizational design.

The role requires a proven track record in management consulting, strong leadership, and a data-driven approach to solving complex business challenges in the North West province. A Master's degree is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in management consulting with leadership
• Proven success in large-scale transformation projects
• Strong strategic planning, operational efficiency and change management

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor consulting teams on client projects, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction.
• Develop and present strategic recommendations to senior client stakeholders, influencing decision-making.
• Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle from scoping and planning to execution and closure.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to client relationship management.
• Drive innovation in consulting methodologies and service offerings.
• Ensure adherence to project budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Change management

Mentoring / people management

Executive communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Lead Business Consultant to drive strategic initiatives and foster business growth for clients in Rustenburg . This leadership role involves managing project teams, engaging directly with C-suite executives, and delivering high-impact solutions across operations, strategy, and organizational design. You will be a key advisor, leveraging your extensive experience to tackle complex business challenges within the North West province. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership qualities and a proven ability to deliver transformative results for diverse organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor consulting teams on client projects, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction.
• Develop and present strategic recommendations to senior client stakeholders, influencing decision-making.
• Oversee the end-to-end project lifecycle, from scoping and planning to execution and closure.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to client relationship management and development.
• Drive innovation in consulting methodologies and service offerings.
• Ensure adherence to project budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in management consulting, with a significant portion in a leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, complex transformation projects.
• Expertise in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and change management.
• Exceptional leadership, team management, and client relationship skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven approach.
• Master's degree in Business Administration or a related field is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with significant bonus potential.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement benefits, and life insurance.
• Extensive opportunities for professional growth and executive leadership training.
• Dynamic project work across various sectors in Rustenburg and surrounding areas.
• A stimulating and supportive environment that values expertise and innovation.