Management Consultant - Organisational Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Life insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Management Consultant specializing in Organisational Development. You will work with senior stakeholders to design and implement strategies that align people capabilities with business goals.

The role blends office collaboration with remote work, driving effective leadership and engagement. Requires a Master’s degree and 5–7 years in organisational development or strategic HR, with a track record in change management, talent

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field as listed in the requirements.
• 5–7 years of experience in organisational development or strategic HR roles.
• Proven experience designing and implementing change, talent, and leadership programs.
• Strong understanding of organizational behavior, culture, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Assess structures, culture and performance to identify development needs.
• Design and implement talent management, leadership development, and succession plans.
• Facilitate change management to support transformations and new initiatives.
• Develop programs to boost engagement, performance and organizational effectiveness.
• Advise on HR best practices in talent acquisition and retention strategies.
• Conduct needs assessments for training and contribute to design/delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Diagnostic skills

Problem solving

Communication

Facilitation

Influencing

Client relationship management

Education

Master's degree in Organisational Psychology

Master's degree in Human Resources Management

Master's degree in Business Administration

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished management consultancy, is seeking an experienced Management Consultant to specialize in Organisational Development. This critical role involves advising clients on enhancing their organizational structures, improving employee engagement, managing change, and fostering effective leadership. You will work with senior stakeholders to design and implement strategies that align organizational capabilities with business goals. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the human capital side of businesses and drive sustainable organizational effectiveness. The consultancy is dedicated to creating positive work environments and promoting talent development within the organizations it serves. The role is based in Vereeniging, Gauteng , a significant economic center.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess organizational structures, culture, and performance to identify areas for development.
• Design and implement strategies for talent management, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Facilitate change management processes to support organizational transformations and new initiatives.
• Develop programs to enhance employee engagement, performance, and overall organizational effectiveness.
• Advise clients on best practices in human resources, talent acquisition, and retention strategies.
• Conduct needs assessments for training and development programs, and contribute to their design and delivery.
• Work with leaders to define organizational goals and align people strategies accordingly.
• Evaluate the impact of organizational development initiatives and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Build strong relationships with client leadership and HR departments.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Organisational Psychology, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in organisational development, human capital consulting, or strategic HR roles.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing change management, talent management, and leadership development programs.
• Strong understanding of organizational behavior, culture, and performance management principles.
• Excellent analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and project deliverables.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis related to organizational effectiveness.

This role adopts a Hybrid work model, requiring collaboration from our client's office in Vereeniging, Gauteng , and remote work flexibility.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits program including medical aid, a retirement annuity, and life insurance.
• Professional development opportunities are abundant, with access to training, workshops, and conferences focused on organizational psychology and HR best practices.
• You will be part of a supportive team environment that values innovation and client impact.
• This role is based in Vereeniging, Gauteng .