Process Optimization Consultant - Hybrid Growth

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional growth

Team events

Job summary

Placements24, a management consultancy in Cape Town, seeks a seasoned Management Consultant to lead business process optimization for diverse clients. The role adopts a hybrid work model, balancing remote work with in-office collaboration to deliver high-impact improvements.

You will harness Lean/Six Sigma, analytics, and stakeholder engagement to streamline operations, cut costs, and drive sustainable growth across industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; MBA a plus.
• 5+ years in management consulting focused on process improvement.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologies.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with process modeling tools (Visio, Lucidchart) and PM software.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Design and implement optimized processes to boost productivity and cut costs.
• Create process maps, SOPs and documentation.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses.
• Lead workshops and training for client teams.
• Collaborate with IT to align tech with processes.
• Monitor results and adjust as needed.
• Support business development with opportunities.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Facilitation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

MBA

Operations Management

Engineering

Tools

Visio

Lucidchart

PM software

Job description

Placements24, a management consultancy in Cape Town, seeks a seasoned Management Consultant to lead business process optimization for diverse clients. The role adopts a hybrid work model, balancing remote work with in-office collaboration to deliver high-impact improvements.

You will harness Lean/Six Sigma, analytics, and stakeholder engagement to streamline operations, cut costs, and drive sustainable growth across industries.