Operations Excellence Consultant — Hybrid, Impact Driven

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Comprehensive health and retirement

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model and flexibility

Direct impact on client operations

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Management Consultant to help clients optimize their operational processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs within a structured hybrid model that blends on-site and remote work.

The role requires a hands-on, process-driven professional with strong analytical abilities and excellent stakeholder communication to diagnose challenges, design practical solutions, and support implementation across client teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in operations consulting or supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, or Total Quality Management.
• Analytical and hands-on problem-solving skills with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current operational processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Develop solutions for process optimization and cost reduction.
• Design and implement new operational frameworks and performance management systems.
• Collaborate with client teams to execute changes.
• Measure impact and report results to ensure client satisfaction.
• Conduct workshops and training for client staff on new procedures.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Hybrid work experience

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Management Consultant to help clients optimize their operational processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs within a structured hybrid model that blends on-site and remote work.

The role requires a hands-on, process-driven professional with strong analytical abilities and excellent stakeholder communication to diagnose challenges, design practical solutions, and support implementation across client teams.