Management Consultant - Organizational Design & Change Management

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Management Consultant specializing in Organizational Design and Change Management. The role is hybrid, combining in-office collaboration with flexible remote work to guide transformations across client organizations.

You will redesign structures, develop change strategies, and manage human aspects of transformation to foster adoption and minimize resistance. A proactive, influence-driven professional is expected to lead sustainable organizational development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, HR or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in organizational design, change management, or organizational development consulting.
• Proven experience designing and implementing organizational structures and change initiatives.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess current structures, roles, and responsibilities to identify improvements.
• Design organizational structures that support goals, agility, and performance.
• Develop and implement change management strategies including communications and training.
• Facilitate workshops and focus groups to diagnose readiness and barriers.
• Coach leaders on change leadership and organizational development.
• Develop KPIs to measure success of design and change initiatives.
• Address cultural implications of organizational change.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align transformation programs.

Skills

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Change management

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Organizational Psychology

Master's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Organizational analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished management consultancy, is seeking a talented Management Consultant specializing in Organizational Design and Change Management to join their team in Pretoria . This role is crucial for guiding organizations through periods of significant transformation, ensuring their structures, processes, and cultures align with strategic objectives. You will work with clients to redesign organizational frameworks, develop effective change strategies, and manage the human aspects of transformation to foster adoption and minimize resistance. This is a hybrid role, offering a blend of in-office collaboration in Pretoria and flexible remote work arrangements. We are looking for a proactive individual who can inspire change and drive sustainable organizational development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess current organizational structures, roles, and responsibilities to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Design optimal organizational structures that support strategic goals, enhance agility, and improve performance.
• Develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies, including communication plans, stakeholder engagement, and training programs.
• Facilitate workshops and focus groups to diagnose change readiness and identify potential barriers.
• Coach leaders and managers on effective change leadership and organizational development practices.
• Develop key performance indicators to measure the success of organizational design and change initiatives.
• Analyze and address the cultural implications of organizational change.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of transformation programs.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in organizational design, change management, or organizational development consulting.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing organizational structures and change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of change management methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter's 8-Step Process).
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyze complex organizational issues and develop practical solutions.
• Experience with organizational diagnostics and talent management is a plus.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for organizational analysis and project management.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment, balancing office-based and remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and advanced certifications.
• Exposure to diverse industries and challenging organizational transformation projects.
• A stimulating hybrid work model that supports work-life integration.
• Career growth opportunities within a leading consultancy firm.
• Be part of significant organizational shifts in Pretoria .