Senior Consultant - Business Process Improvement

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonus

Health & retirement benefits

Professional development

Diverse projects & growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a Senior Consultant to lead Business Process Improvement engagements, diagnosing inefficiencies, mapping current processes, and redesigning workflows to boost client productivity.

You will apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, develop KPIs, manage projects and stakeholder relationships, and present recommendations to client leadership for sustainable impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (BA/Eng/OM).
• Minimum 5 years in business process analysis or consulting.
• Proven experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data interpretation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering client-facing projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements focused on analyzing, designing, and optimizing business processes across functions.
• Utilize Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to identify waste, streamline workflows, and improve efficiency.
• Develop detailed process maps, identify KPIs, and establish tracking metrics for improvements.
• Implement change management strategies to ensure adoption of new processes by client teams.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and client relationships with high satisfaction.
• Prepare and present reports and recommendations to client leadership.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished management consultancy, is actively seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Senior Consultant to focus on Business Process Improvement for their Bloemfontein operations. This role involves diagnosing inefficiencies, redesigning workflows, and implementing best practices to enhance client productivity and operational effectiveness. You will work closely with clients to understand their unique challenges, map current processes, and deliver sustainable improvements. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical foundation and a passion for optimizing organizational performance, making a tangible impact on client success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements focused on analyzing, designing, and optimizing business processes across various functions.
• Utilize methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma to identify waste, streamline workflows, and improve efficiency.
• Develop detailed process maps, identify key performance indicators (KPIs), and establish metrics for tracking improvements.
• Implement change management strategies to ensure the successful adoption of new processes by client teams.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and client relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports and recommendations to client leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in business process analysis, optimization, or consulting.
• Proven experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and deliver results in a client-facing environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a performance-driven bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and other employee benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in advanced methodologies.
• Work on diverse projects that offer significant scope for professional growth and impact.
• Be part of a respected consultancy contributing to the operational success of businesses in Bloemfontein .