Operational Excellence Consultant – Durban On-site Impact

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Travel allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Management Consultant for on-site engagement in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. You will analyze client operations, design performance-enhancing strategies, and support implementation across industries.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, collaboration with client teams, and delivering measurable operational improvements. Travel to client sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in operations-related field
• Minimum of 3 years experience in management consulting or relevant operational role
• Experience in process analysis, optimization, and implementation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Lean and Six Sigma
• Willingness to travel for client engagements

Responsibilities

• Analyze client processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Design and implement strategies to boost productivity and reduce costs.
• Conduct on-site assessments of client operations.
• Collaborate with client teams to develop new workflows.
• Track performance with data analytics and KPIs.
• Lead workshops and training for staff on new processes.
• Prepare client reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Manage project timelines and client satisfaction.
• Identify opportunities for follow-on engagements.
• Stay updated on industry best practices in operations management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Management Consultant for on-site engagement in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. You will analyze client operations, design performance-enhancing strategies, and support implementation across industries.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, collaboration with client teams, and delivering measurable operational improvements. Travel to client sites is required.