Management Consultant - Organizational Design & Change

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng seeks an experienced Management Consultant focusing on Organizational Design and Change Management. You will diagnose challenges, co-create solutions, and guide sustainable change with senior leaders to improve client performance.

The role blends in-office collaboration with remote work, requires strong analytical and stakeholder skills, and involves traveling to client sites across Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in management consulting, organizational development, or change management.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing organizational structures and change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of organizational behavior, change management theories, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience in project management and delivering consulting engagements.
• Ability to travel to client sites in Gauteng and other regions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess current organizational structures, roles, and responsibilities to identify areas for improvement.
• Design optimal organizational models that align with strategic objectives and enhance agility.
• Develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies and plans.
• Conduct stakeholder analyses, communication planning, and readiness assessments for change initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to build organizational capacity for change.
• Analyze and address organizational culture, leadership effectiveness, and employee engagement.
• Support the implementation of new organizational designs and change programs.
• Measure the impact of organizational changes and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated and effective change implementation.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior client leadership in a clear and compelling manner.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational behavior knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading management consultancy, is seeking an experienced Management Consultant with a focus on Organizational Design and Change Management to join their team in Randburg, Gauteng . This role is crucial for helping clients adapt to evolving market dynamics by optimizing their organizational structures, improving operational effectiveness, and managing cultural transformations. You will collaborate closely with senior leaders to diagnose challenges, co-create innovative solutions, and guide the implementation of sustainable change. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical capabilities, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a deep understanding of organizational behavior and change principles. This hybrid position combines the benefits of in-office collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. We are looking for a strategic thinker who can drive significant positive impact for our clients in South Africa .

Key Responsibilities

• Assess current organizational structures, roles, and responsibilities to identify areas for improvement.
• Design optimal organizational models that align with strategic objectives and enhance agility.
• Develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies and plans.
• Conduct stakeholder analyses, communication planning, and readiness assessments for change initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to build organizational capacity for change.
• Analyze and address organizational culture, leadership effectiveness, and employee engagement.
• Support the implementation of new organizational designs and change programs.
• Measure the impact of organizational changes and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated and effective change implementation.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior client leadership in a clear and compelling manner.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in management consulting, organizational development, or change management.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing organizational structures and change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of organizational behavior, change management theories, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience in project management and delivering successful consulting engagements.
• Proficiency with relevant assessment and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a Hybrid model, travel to client sites in Gauteng and other regions as needed.
• Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa .

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, comprehensive medical and retirement benefits, and opportunities for professional development through advanced training and certifications.
• The hybrid work model provides flexibility, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• This role offers the chance to influence the strategic direction of organizations and shape their future capabilities.
• Join a collaborative and high-performing team within a respected consultancy.