Remote Senior Management Consultant: Performance Boost

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension/retirement plan

Flexible remote work

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Management Consultant focused on Performance Improvement. This remote-friendly role is based in Randburg, Gauteng, with occasional travel for client engagements.

You will diagnose performance issues, design strategies to enhance efficiency and profitability, and guide implementation with client leadership. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in management consulting, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proven track record of

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years in management consulting focusing on performance improvement or operational excellence.
• Proven track record leading performance improvement projects across industries.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in financial analysis, process mapping, and KPI development.
• Comfortable working remotely and travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Assess client operational and financial performance.
• Identify improvement opportunities and craft strategic recommendations.
• Design and implement initiatives to optimize processes, reduce costs and boost productivity.
• Develop and deploy performance management frameworks and KPIs.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for client teams.
• Collaborate with clients to embed sustainable performance capabilities.
• Analyze market trends and best practices to inform strategies.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for successful outcomes.
• Build and maintain relationships with client executives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Remote work adaptability

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Management Consultant focused on Performance Improvement. This remote-friendly role is based in Randburg, Gauteng, with occasional travel for client engagements.

You will diagnose performance issues, design strategies to enhance efficiency and profitability, and guide implementation with client leadership. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in management consulting, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proven track record of