Senior Consultant - Business Process Improvement

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Growth opportunities

Diverse projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Senior Consultant focused on Business Process Improvement to help clients streamline operations and cut costs using Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile.

You will lead diagnostics, design optimized processes, map current and future states, and support implementation with change management and training to deliver measurable benefits for Limpopo-based organisations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business process improvement, operational consulting, or change management.
• Proven expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or other process optimization methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize and map complex processes.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and client management skills.
• Experience working with diverse industries and business functions within Polokwane and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements focused on identifying and analyzing operational bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Design and re-engineer business processes using Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile.
• Develop process maps, standard operating procedures, and implementation roadmaps.
• Support clients in the implementation of process changes, including change management and training.
• Quantify the benefits of process improvements and track performance against established metrics.
• Conduct workshops and stakeholder interviews to gather requirements and ensure buy-in from affected teams.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Change management

Education

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

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Senior Consultant focused on Business Process Improvement to join their practice in Polokwane . This role is essential for helping clients streamline their operations, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs through the application of best-practice methodologies. You will lead diagnostic efforts, design optimized processes, and support the implementation of significant operational changes. This is an excellent opportunity to drive tangible improvements for businesses in the Limpopo province, contributing to their sustained success and operational resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements focused on identifying and analyzing operational bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Design and re-engineer business processes using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile.
• Develop process maps, standard operating procedures, and implementation roadmaps.
• Support clients in the implementation of process changes, including change management and training.
• Quantify the benefits of process improvements and track performance against established metrics.
• Conduct workshops and stakeholder interviews to gather requirements and ensure buy-in from affected teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business process improvement , operational consulting, or change management.
• Proven expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or other process optimization methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize and map complex processes.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and client management skills.
• Experience working with diverse industries and business functions within Polokwane and surrounding areas.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and certifications in process improvement.
• Exposure to diverse client projects and industry challenges in Limpopo .
• A supportive and collaborative work environment focused on delivering value.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.