Principal Consultant - Operational Excellence

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, seeks a Principal Consultant to lead complex projects optimizing business processes, boosting productivity and delivering cost savings for clients. This senior, hands-on, client-facing role requires travel across the region and mentorship of junior consultants while contributing to business development and stakeholder relationship building.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in operational excellence and strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering operational improvements.
• Experience leading client-facing consulting engagements.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision making.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects to optimize business processes and productivity.
• Identify improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.
• Mentor junior consultants and support business development.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly respected management consultancy renowned for its expertise in operational efficiency, is seeking an accomplished Principal Consultant to join their team in Rustenburg, North West . This senior role involves leading complex projects focused on optimizing business processes, enhancing productivity, and driving significant cost savings for clients. You will be at the forefront of analyzing operational data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing sustainable solutions. This is a hands‑on, client‑facing role requiring extensive travel to client sites across the region. The successful candidate will mentor junior consultants and play a key role in business development, building lasting relationships with key stakeholders. We are looking for a strategic thinker with a proven track record in delivering tangible results and a deep understanding of operational best practices.