Senior Consultant - Change Management & Business Transformation

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Performance incentives

Bonus opportunities

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant specializing in Change Management and Business Transformation. This fully remote role from Polokwane, Limpopo enables you to guide clients through major change programs, ensuring adoption of new processes with measurable impact.

You will lead change initiatives, design communications and training, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to proposals while supporting business development. Remote work offers strong work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resources or related field.
• 5-7 years of change management, organizational development, or business transformation consulting.
• Experience leading change management strategies across industries.
• Proficiency in change management methodologies (ADKAR, Kotter's 8-Step).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement change management strategies and plans.
• Assess organizational readiness and identify adoption barriers.
• Design and deliver communication and training programs for change initiatives.
• Engage stakeholders at all levels to build buy-in and manage resistance.
• Develop metrics to measure change effectiveness and track progress.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned.
• Advise clients on best practices in change management and organizational design.
• Manage change workstreams within larger transformation projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate change activities.
• Support business development with proposals and client pitches.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished management consultancy firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant specializing in Change Management and Business Transformation. This is a fully remote role, allowing you to apply your expertise from your location in or around Polokwane, Limpopo . You will guide organizations through significant change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions, effective adoption of new processes or technologies, and sustained positive outcomes. This role is crucial for helping clients manage the human element of change, fostering employee engagement, and driving organizational readiness for future growth and adaptation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies and plans.
• Assess organizational readiness for change and identify potential barriers to adoption.
• Design and deliver communication and training programs to support change initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to build buy-in and manage resistance.
• Develop metrics and track progress to measure the effectiveness of change initiatives.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and identify lessons learned.
• Advise clients on best practices in change management, organizational design, and employee engagement.
• Manage change management workstreams within larger transformation projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate change management activities seamlessly.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals and client pitches related to change management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in change management, organizational development, or business transformation consulting.
• Proven experience in leading and implementing change management strategies across various industries.
• Strong understanding of change management methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter's 8-Step Process).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Experience in managing projects and working effectively in a remote environment.
• Proficiency in change management assessment tools and communication planning.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a remote team from Polokwane, Limpopo .
• Occasional travel may be required depending on client needs.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, including performance incentives and bonus opportunities.
• Benefits include comprehensive health insurance coverage and a retirement savings plan.
• This role provides significant opportunities for professional growth, including access to advanced change management training and certifications.
• The fully remote nature of this position allows for exceptional work-life balance and the flexibility to work from your home in the Polokwane area.
• Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and making a real difference in organizational success.