Management Consultant - Organisational Design & Change Management

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Management Consultant specializing in Organisational Design and Change Management for an on-site role in Paarl, Western Cape. You will help clients restructure their organizations, implement change initiatives, and foster adaptive cultures by redesigning operating models and clarifying roles.

You will work with leadership to guide employees through transitions, develop KPIs, and ensure changes are sustainable.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Organisational Psychology or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years in management consulting, organisational development, or change management.
• Experience designing and implementing organisational structures and change programs.
• Strong understanding of organisational behaviour and change theories.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as required.
• Ability to work on-site in Paarl, Western Cape.

Responsibilities

• Assess current structures, capabilities, and culture for improvements.
• Design optimal structures, roles, and reporting lines to support objectives.
• Develop and implement change management strategies and plans.
• Lead communication for clear messaging during change initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops and training for employee engagement and adoption.
• Identify and mitigate resistance to change.
• Develop KPIs to measure effectiveness of changes.
• Advise leadership on talent management and organisational development.
• Collaborate with HR to align design with talent strategies.
• Ensure changes are sustainable and support long-term goals.

Skills

Organisational design

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Facilitation

Education

Master’s degree in Organisational Psychology / Business Administration / Human Resources

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading advisory firm, is actively seeking a skilled Management Consultant specializing in Organisational Design and Change Management. This on-site role, based in Paarl, Western Cape , focuses on helping clients restructure their organizations, implement effective change initiatives, and foster adaptive cultures. You will work closely with leadership teams to redesign operating models, clarify roles and responsibilities, and guide employees through periods of transition. The position demands a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of organisational dynamics and a proven ability to manage complex change processes. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring clients are well-positioned for future success through robust organisational frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess current organisational structures, capabilities, and culture to identify areas for improvement.


• Design optimal organisational structures, roles, and reporting lines to support strategic objectives.


• Develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies and plans.


• Lead communication efforts to ensure clear and consistent messaging throughout change initiatives.


• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to support employee engagement and adoption of new processes.


• Identify and mitigate potential resistance to change.


• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of organisational changes.


• Advise leadership on best practices for talent management and organisational development.


• Collaborate with HR and other departments to align organisational design with talent strategies.


• Ensure that organisational changes are sustainable and contribute to long-term business goals.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Organisational Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.


• Minimum of 6 years of experience in management consulting, organisational development, or change management.


• Proven experience in designing and implementing organisational structures and change programs.


• Strong understanding of organisational behaviour, change theories, and project management methodologies.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.


• Exceptional facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.


• Ability to work effectively in a client-facing, on-site environment in Paarl, Western Cape .


• Experience in guiding organisations through significant transformations (e.g., mergers, restructurings).


• Proficiency in using organisational design and change management tools.


• Must be able to travel to client sites as required.

Benefits

Our client provides a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid and retirement fund. The role offers significant opportunities for professional growth through exposure to diverse client challenges and ongoing development programs. Career advancement within the firm is a key focus. The company fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment centered on delivering impactful results for clients.