Management Consultant - Change Management

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Management Consultant specializing in Change Management to guide organizations through significant transitions in Port Elizabeth, focusing on minimizing disruption and maximizing employee adoption. You will partner with leadership to develop communication plans, training programs, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

With 3–5 years of change management experience, you will design interventions, assess readiness, and measure impact, ensuring successful organizational

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in change management, organizational development, or a related consulting field.
• Proven experience with change management frameworks and methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter's 8-Step Process).
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyze organizational dynamics and design effective interventions.
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Business, Human Resources, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assess organizational readiness for change and develop tailored change management strategies.
• Design and implement communication plans to inform and engage employees throughout the change process.
• Develop and deliver training programs to equip staff with the skills needed for new processes or systems.
• Identify and manage potential resistance to change, developing mitigation strategies.
• Measure the impact of change initiatives and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

Skills

Change management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Training design

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR

Tools

ADKAR framework

Kotter's 8-Step Process

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a dedicated Management Consultant with a specialization in Change Management to join their practice in Port Elizabeth . In this role, you will guide organizations through significant transitions, ensuring that changes are implemented smoothly and effectively, with a focus on minimizing disruption and maximizing employee adoption. You will work with leadership to develop communication plans, training programs, and stakeholder engagement strategies. This is an excellent opportunity to play a crucial role in organizational evolution and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess organizational readiness for change and develop tailored change management strategies.
• Design and implement communication plans to inform and engage employees throughout the change process.
• Develop and deliver training programs to equip staff with the skills needed for new processes or systems.
• Identify and manage potential resistance to change, developing mitigation strategies.
• Measure the impact of change initiatives and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in change management, organizational development, or a related consulting field.
• Proven experience with change management frameworks and methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter's 8-Step Process).
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyze organizational dynamics and design effective interventions.
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Business, Human Resources, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based rewards.
• Hybrid work model balancing remote flexibility with in-person collaboration in Port Elizabeth .
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and retirement planning.
• Access to specialized training in change management and leadership development.
• Supportive team environment focused on professional growth and client impact.