Process Improvement Consultant - Port Elizabeth (Contract)

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 277,000 - 554,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract-based project work

Professional development

Client exposure in Port Elizabeth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Management Consultant to specialize in Business Process Improvement in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will analyze existing processes, map using BPMN, and design improved to-be processes while facilitating change with clients.

The role emphasizes delivering tangible cost savings and productivity gains through cross-functional collaboration in manufacturing and automotive sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in business process analysis, improvement, or consulting.
• Proven experience in process mapping, re-engineering, and implementing sustainable process changes.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed assessments of current business processes across various functional areas (e.g., operations, finance, customer service).
• Map existing processes using standard methodologies (e.g., BPMN) and identify areas of waste, duplication, or non-value-added activities in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape.
• Design and document improved 'to-be' business processes, incorporating best practices and leveraging technology where appropriate.
• Develop implementation plans for process changes, including communication strategies, training materials, and performance metrics.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to support the adoption of new processes by client teams.
• Monitor the effectiveness of implemented changes and recommend further adjustments as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of process improvements.
• Contribute to proposal development and client relationship management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

BPMN

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Management Consultant to specialize in Business Process Improvement in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will analyze existing processes, map using BPMN, and design improved to-be processes while facilitating change with clients.

The role emphasizes delivering tangible cost savings and productivity gains through cross-functional collaboration in manufacturing and automotive sectors.