Remote Lead Consultant – Business Process Re-engineering

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Remote work

Development programs

Leadership training

Diverse clients

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Consultant to spearhead Business Process Re-engineering initiatives. This fully remote role allows you to work from anywhere in South Africa and collaborate with diverse clients to redesign core operations.

You will lead BPR projects end-to-end, map processes, drive change management, and mentor junior staff, delivering measurable improvements in efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in business, engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in management consulting or operations with strong BPR focus.
• Expert in process mapping, analysis, and redesign (Lean, Six Sigma, BPMN).
• Proven ability to lead complex remote projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Change management and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proficient in process modelling tools and data analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Lead BPR projects from inception to completion.
• Map current processes, identify bottlenecks, and design future-state processes.
• Facilitate workshops to gather requirements and drive buy-in.
• Manage timelines, resources, budgets, and delivery scope.
• Oversee change management, training, and communications.
• Mentor junior consultants on BPR initiatives.
• Measure impact using KPIs and report results.

Skills

Process mapping

Lean

Six Sigma

BPMN

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Remote leadership

Education

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

Tools

Visio

ARIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Consultant to spearhead Business Process Re-engineering initiatives. This fully remote role allows you to work from anywhere in South Africa and collaborate with diverse clients to redesign core operations.

You will lead BPR projects end-to-end, map processes, drive change management, and mentor junior staff, delivering measurable improvements in efficiency and cost-effectiveness.