Principal Consultant

LTS Health; Durbanville; Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare consultancy in South Africa seeks a Principal Consultant to drive project management and business development in laboratory performance improvement. The ideal candidate is a qualified Engineer with at least 8 years of consulting experience, including 2 years in a managerial role. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential, alongside international travel capability. Join and contribute to empowering laboratories to thrive.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years in consulting with 2 years in managerial role.
• Strong project management skills and experience in complex projects.
• Ability to travel internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects from inception to completion.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and drive business development.
• Mentor project teams to foster high performance.

Skills

Project management

Sales and business development

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering or related field

Qualified Engineer

Job description

As a Principal Consultant at LTS, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating and managing projects thatcontribute to our strategic and business directives. This is a leadership position focused on people-centricapproaches, business development, revenue maximization, and the commercialization of new productsand services within the laboratory performance improvement and facility design and construction domain.The role is based in our South African office, located in Durbanville, Cape Town (hybrid working).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex performance improvement, facility design, andimplementation projects from inception tocompletion.
• Drive sales and business developmentinitiatives, identifying new opportunities and expanding our client base.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their needs andproviding tailored solutions.
• Ensure project profitability through effective budget management and resourceallocation.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of LTS by identifying market trends and innovatingnew service offerings.
• Mentor and guide project teams, fostering aculture of high performance and continuousimprovement.
• Travel internationally to meet project demands and client needs.

Requirements

Essential

• A qualified Engineer with at least eight (8) years proven experience in consulting with aminimum of two (2) years at a manageriallevel.
• Proven experience in sales and business development.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully deliveringcomplex projects.
• Ability to lead project teams and inspire other staffmembers to think creatively.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.

Advantageous

• Experience within the healthcare and laboratory sector.
• A Master's Degree in Engineering or a related field.

If you are a driven and experienced Senior Engineer looking to make a significant impact within aleading organization, we encourage you to apply. Join LTS and contribute to our vision of empoweringlabs to thrive in an evolving world.

To apply, please submit your detailed CV and a cover letteroutlining your relevant experience and qualificationsbefore 31 August 2025 to [e-mail].