Senior Automation & Process Improvement Consultant (Hybrid)

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Management Consultant for Business Process Automation in a hybrid Soweto/Gauteng setting. You will identify automation opportunities, build ROI analyses, and design automated workflows across client projects to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

The role requires a degree in a related field with 4+ years in management consulting or process improvement, plus knowledge of RPA tools and strong analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Minimum 4 years in management consulting or process improvement with automation focus.
• Proven automation opportunity identification and implementation experience.
• Familiar with RPA tools and workflow automation platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience in hybrid office/remote work.
• Knowledge of Gauteng business context is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze processes suitable for automation using RPA and related technologies.
• Develop business cases and ROI analyses for automation initiatives.
• Design and map automated workflows aligned with client goals.
• Collaborate with IT teams and vendors to implement automation solutions.
• Manage automation projects within timelines and budget.
• Develop training materials and support users of automated processes.
• Measure impact on efficiency, cost savings, and errors.
• Stay updated on trends in automation and AI.
• Support client relationship management and business development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Hybrid work experience

Gauteng business context familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/IT/Engineering

Tools

UiPath

Automation Anywhere

Blue Prism

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Management Consultant for Business Process Automation in a hybrid Soweto/Gauteng setting. You will identify automation opportunities, build ROI analyses, and design automated workflows across client projects to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

The role requires a degree in a related field with 4+ years in management consulting or process improvement, plus knowledge of RPA tools and strong analytical abilities.