Lead Management Consultant

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Hybrid work

Industry exposure

Team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Management Consultant to join our practice in Polokwane. You will lead multiple consulting engagements, diagnose business challenges, and craft strategic roadmaps that drive client success in a hybrid work environment.

You will mentor junior consultants, build strong relationships with client executives, and present findings to leadership, leveraging your 6+ years of management consulting experience to deliver measurable business impact in Limpopo and

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in developing business models and financial forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple consulting projects simultaneously, ensuring successful outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Perform in-depth business assessments, diagnosing organizational issues and identifying areas for improvement.
• Develop strategic recommendations, business cases, and implementation roadmaps tailored to client objectives.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants, fostering their development and ensuring high-quality project delivery.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key client executives.
• Present findings, strategies, and progress updates to client leadership effectively.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Financial forecasting

Education

Postgraduate degree in Business Administration/Management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Lead Management Consultant to join their practice in Polokwane . This role is essential for driving client success by leading complex consulting engagements and delivering innovative strategic solutions. You will be responsible for analyzing business challenges, developing actionable strategies, and guiding clients through implementation. Working within a hybrid model, you will collaborate with a dedicated team in Limpopo , contributing to impactful business transformations and fostering strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple consulting projects simultaneously, ensuring successful outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Perform in-depth business assessments, diagnosing organizational issues and identifying areas for improvement.
• Develop strategic recommendations, business cases, and implementation roadmaps tailored to client objectives.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants, fostering their development and ensuring high-quality project delivery.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key client executives.
• Present findings, strategies, and progress updates to client leadership effectively.

Requirements

• Postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in management consulting or strategic advisory roles.
• Demonstrated experience in leading strategic initiatives, operational improvements, or change management projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in developing business models and financial forecasts.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-driven bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Continuous learning opportunities and professional development support.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement promoting work-life integration.
• Exposure to a wide array of industries and business challenges in Polokwane .
• A supportive and growth-oriented team culture.