Management Consultant - Change Management & Transformation

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Development opportunities

Pension fund contributions

Paid time off

Team events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Management Consultant in Paarl, Western Cape, focused on Change Management and Transformation. You will lead change initiatives, assess readiness, design communication and training programs, and facilitate workshops to drive adoption across client organizations.

You will collaborate with project teams, monitor progress, and advise on best practices for organizational development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of change management consulting experience.
• Proven lead or support experience on major organizational change initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of ADKAR or Kotter 8-Step methodologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build consensus.
• Experience in stakeholder analysis and engagement planning.
• Willingness to travel to client sites around Paarl.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies and plans.
• Assess organizational readiness for change and identify potential barriers.
• Design and implement communication plans to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Develop training programs to equip employees with necessary skills for new processes or systems.
• Facilitate workshops and team sessions to build support and manage resistance to change.
• Conduct impact assessments related to organizational changes.
• Monitor the progress of change initiatives and provide feedback to leadership.
• Advise clients on best practices for organizational development and transformation.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate change management activities.
• Foster a culture that embraces continuous improvement and adaptability.

Skills

Change Management

ADKAR

Kotter 8-Step

Stakeholder Analysis

Facilitation

Communication Skills

Project Management

Travel Ready

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading management consultancy, is seeking a dedicated Management Consultant with expertise in Change Management and Transformation to join their team based in Paarl, Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies and plans.
• Assess organizational readiness for change and identify potential barriers.
• Design and implement communication plans to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Develop training programs to equip employees with necessary skills for new processes or systems.
• Facilitate workshops and team sessions to build support and manage resistance to change.
• Conduct impact assessments related to organizational changes.
• Monitor the progress of change initiatives and provide feedback to leadership.
• Advise clients on best practices for organizational development and transformation.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate change management activities.
• Foster a culture that embraces continuous improvement and adaptability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in change management consulting or a dedicated change management role within organizations.
• Proven experience in leading or supporting significant organizational change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of change management methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter's 8-Step Process).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and build consensus.
• Experience in stakeholder analysis and engagement planning.
• Project management skills are a plus.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel to client sites in and around Paarl, Western Cape.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications in change management.
• Pension fund contributions.
• Engaging work on impactful transformation projects.
• Supportive team environment and career growth prospects.
• Paid time off and public holidays.
• Regular team events and professional networking opportunities.