Operations Excellence Consultant | Lean & Six Sigma

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Management Consultant specializing in Operations Excellence based in Centurion, Gauteng. The role requires ongoing client-site engagement to diagnose inefficiencies, design, and implement data-driven improvements across a variety of industries.

The ideal candidate brings Lean and Six Sigma expertise, 5+ years of consulting or operations experience, strong PM and stakeholder skills, and a willingness to travel within Gauteng and beyond to deliver measurable performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in management consulting, operations management, or industrial engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt preferred).
• Proven ability to analyze complex operational data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent project management skills with experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across organizational levels.
• Willingness to travel extensively to client locations across Gauteng and other regions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of client operations, supply chains, and performance metrics to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement data-driven strategies for process optimization, Lean, and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Lead and manage project teams from inception to completion of improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with client personnel to implement new processes, train staff, and drive cultural change toward efficiency.
• Develop performance dashboards and reporting mechanisms to track progress and impact.
• Prepare and present detailed reports and recommendations to client management.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Project management

Stakeholder management

Client facing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Management Consultant specializing in Operations Excellence based in Centurion, Gauteng. The role requires ongoing client-site engagement to diagnose inefficiencies, design, and implement data-driven improvements across a variety of industries.

The ideal candidate brings Lean and Six Sigma expertise, 5+ years of consulting or operations experience, strong PM and stakeholder skills, and a willingness to travel within Gauteng and beyond to deliver measurable performance