Management Consultant - Enterprise Performance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Career development

Hybrid work model

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Management Consultant, specializing in Enterprise Performance, to join our East London, Eastern Cape practice. You will work with clients to diagnose performance gaps and design practical improvement programs.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing performance management frameworks, KPIs, and change initiatives, while collaborating with client teams to deliver sustainable results in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business-related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years in management consulting or performance improvement.
• Proven experience developing performance management frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data interpretation.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Experience driving change initiatives across diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

• Assess client performance and identify enterprise-wide improvement areas.
• Develop and implement strategies to boost operations, finance and customer satisfaction.
• Design and deploy performance management systems and KPIs.
• Conduct data analysis, process reviews and diagnostics for recommendations.
• Lead workshops and training sessions for client teams on performance improvement.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for solutions.
• Build relationships with client stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Contribute to firm knowledge sharing and best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Performance management

Change management

Stakeholder management

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Finance / Economics

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading management consulting firm, is looking for an experienced Management Consultant specializing in Enterprise Performance to join their practice in East London, Eastern Cape. This role is focused on helping clients improve their overall business performance by optimizing strategy, operations, and organizational effectiveness. You will work with diverse organizations to identify key performance drivers, implement improvement initiatives, and ensure sustainable results. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of performance management frameworks, and the ability to collaborate effectively with client teams to drive change. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of businesses within the East London, Eastern Cape area, leveraging your expertise in enhancing enterprise-wide performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess client's current performance levels and identify areas for improvement across the enterprise.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency, financial performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Design and deploy performance management systems and KPIs to track progress and ensure accountability.
• Conduct data analysis, process reviews, and organizational diagnostics to inform recommendations.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for client teams on performance improvement techniques.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring successful implementation of solutions.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with client stakeholders at various levels.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and knowledge sharing within the firm.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in management consulting, performance improvement, or a related analytical role.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing performance management frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in driving change initiatives and working with diverse organizational cultures.
• Familiarity with industries in the East London, Eastern Cape region is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing client site visits with remote work.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, performance incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement benefits.
• We are committed to your career development, providing access to ongoing training, mentorship programs, and opportunities for advancement within our consulting practice.
• You will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that shape business performance across various industries.
• Our client fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages innovation and professional growth.
• This role is based in our East London, Eastern Cape office, offering a hybrid working model that combines office-based collaboration with remote flexibility.
• We support a healthy work-life balance for our team.