Senior Consultant - Operational Excellence

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentive plan

Health insurance and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Challenging, impactful projects

Collaborative work culture

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Consultant to join their Operational Excellence practice in Paarl, Western Cape. You will lead diagnostic assessments, design process improvements, and guide clients through implementation, delivering sustainable performance enhancements.

You will develop KPIs, facilitate workshops, manage timelines, and mentor junior consultants while staying current with best practices across multiple industries in the Western Cape region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5+ years in management consulting or operational excellence roles.
• Lean, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt desirable), and TQM experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead diagnostic reviews of client operations to identify inefficiencies.
• Design and implement process optimization strategies using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Develop KPIs and frameworks to measure operational performance.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

TQM

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Business/Operations)

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier management consultancy, is seeking a driven Senior Consultant to join their Operational Excellence practice. This role, based in Paarl, Western Cape , will involve partnering with clients to enhance their business processes, improve efficiency, and drive sustainable performance improvements. You will lead diagnostic assessments, develop tailored solutions, and guide clients through implementation phases. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled consultant to contribute to client success and advance their career in a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment within the Western Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead diagnostic reviews of client operations to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Design and implement strategies for process optimization, Lean methodologies, and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and frameworks to measure operational performance.
• Facilitate workshops with client teams to drive change and ensure buy-in.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and client relationships effectively.
• Analyze operational data to identify root causes of issues and recommend data-driven solutions.
• Develop comprehensive project documentation, including reports, presentations, and training materials.
• Coach and mentor junior consultants on the team.
• Stay current with best practices in operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in management consulting or a dedicated operational excellence role.
• Proven experience with methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt certification desirable), and TQM.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent client-facing skills and experience in managing stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and deliver results.
• Proficiency in process mapping tools and data analysis software.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working with clients in various industries within the Paarl area or broader Western Cape.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentive program.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement fund benefits.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development, certifications, and skill enhancement.
• Exposure to a diverse range of challenging and impactful projects.
• A collaborative work culture that values expertise and innovation.
• Contribution to a firm known for its commitment to client success.
• Work-life balance initiatives.