Operations Excellence Consultant — Hybrid (Pretoria)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional growth

Hybrid work

Travel allowances

Mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Operations Management Consultant for Pretoria. This hybrid role balances client-site work with office collaboration, driving operational excellence across a diverse client portfolio.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree and 6+ years in operations management consulting, with Lean/Six Sigma expertise, strong analytics, and proven leadership to guide project teams and engage senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in operations management consulting or a similar role.
• Demonstrated expertise in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing operational processes and identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and implement optimized operational strategies, workflows, and business models.
• Lead project teams in the delivery of operational transformation initiatives.
• Conduct process mapping, performance benchmarking, and gap analysis.
• Assist clients in adopting new technologies and best practices in operations management.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, manage timelines, and ensure successful project completion.
• Build and nurture strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to the firm's knowledge base and methodology development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Operations Management Consultant for Pretoria. This hybrid role balances client-site work with office collaboration, driving operational excellence across a diverse client portfolio.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree and 6+ years in operations management consulting, with Lean/Six Sigma expertise, strong analytics, and proven leadership to guide project teams and engage senior stakeholders.