Management Consultant - Operations Excellence

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Management Consultant with expertise in Operations Excellence to join their client in Mahikeng, North West. The role focuses on analyzing operational processes, reducing costs, and driving sustainable improvements through Lean and Six Sigma.

You will lead project teams, mentor client staff, and deliver measurable results through rigorous analysis and practical implementation, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and long-term client partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in operations management or operations consulting.
• Proven experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client operational processes across manufacturing, service delivery, and supply chain.
• Identify areas for improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and process re-engineering.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in client operations.
• Lead project teams to execute operational improvement initiatives and ensure successful outcomes.
• Train and mentor client teams on best practices for operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Project management

Analytical thinking

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished Management Consultancy, is looking for a highly motivated Management Consultant with expertise in Operations Excellence to join their team in Mahikeng, North West. You will be tasked with helping clients optimize their operational processes, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance. This role requires a hands‑on approach to identifying operational challenges and implementing practical, sustainable solutions. Join a firm that prides itself on delivering tangible results and fostering long‑term client partnerships through rigorous analysis and expert guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze client operational processes across various functions, including manufacturing, service delivery, and supply chain.
• Identify areas for improvement using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and process re‑engineering.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost‑effectiveness in client operations.
• Lead project teams to execute operational improvement initiatives and ensure successful outcomes.
• Train and mentor client teams on best practices for operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in operations management or operations consulting.
• Proven experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective client engagement in Mahikeng.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on impactful operational improvement projects.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A collaborative environment focused on achieving client success.