Process Improvement Specialist - Lean Six Sigma (On-site)

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa, is seeking a Process Improvement Specialist to drive efficiency and quality across operational processes. This on-site role requires collaboration with multiple departments and hands-on implementation of improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in process improvement, Lean Six Sigma experience (Green Belt preferred), and strong analytical and communication skills. A proactive, collaborative mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years in process improvement or operational excellence.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge; Green Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing processes to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Use Lean Six Sigma (Kaizen, VSM, 5S) for continuous improvement.
• Document SOPs and train staff on new processes.
• Measure impact using KPIs and ensure adoption across departments.
• Support integration of new technologies to boost efficiency.
• Act as a change agent promoting continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Process mapping tools

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa, is seeking a Process Improvement Specialist to drive efficiency and quality across operational processes. This on-site role requires collaboration with multiple departments and hands-on implementation of improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in process improvement, Lean Six Sigma experience (Green Belt preferred), and strong analytical and communication skills. A proactive, collaborative mindset is essential.