Senior Consultant - Organisational Change Management

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Advanced training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Consultant specializing in Organisational Change Management for its Pretoria practice. The role focuses on guiding clients through major transformations, designing change strategies, engaging stakeholders, and driving adoption across diverse contexts.

You will lead readiness assessments, stakeholder analyses, and tailored communication programs in a remote-first setup. The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years in change management or organizational development, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years in change management, organizational development, or related consulting.
• Proven experience planning and executing large-scale organizational change initiatives.
• Proficiency in change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci ADKAR, Kotter's 8-Step).
• Excellent communication, presentation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong facilitation and training delivery capabilities.
• Ability to analyze complex organizational dynamics and develop practical solutions.
• Experience working in or with public sector organisations in Gauteng is a plus.
• Comfortable working in a remote-first capacity with digital tools.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive change management plans tailored to client needs.
• Conduct change readiness assessments and stakeholder analyses to identify challenges.
• Design and deliver engaging communication and training programs to support change initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops and focus groups to gather feedback and build buy-in.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate change management activities into overall project plans.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of change interventions and adjust as needed.
• Advise senior leadership on strategies for managing organizational change and fostering employee engagement.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders at all levels.
• Mentor junior consultants in change management principles and practices.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Training delivery

Communication

Presentation

Influencing

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business Administration/ Psychology/ Human Resources

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished management consulting firm, is actively seeking a Senior Consultant specializing in Organisational Change Management for their practice in Pretoria, Gauteng . This role is critical for guiding clients through significant organizational transformations, ensuring smooth transitions and sustainable adoption of new strategies and structures. You will be responsible for designing and implementing change management strategies, engaging stakeholders at all levels, and mitigating resistance to change. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of change management methodologies, excellent communication and facilitation skills, and a proven ability to manage complex change initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence organizational development and drive successful change in a variety of contexts within Pretoria and surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive change management plans tailored to client needs.
• Conduct change readiness assessments and stakeholder analyses to identify potential challenges.
• Design and deliver engaging communication and training programs to support change initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops and focus groups to gather feedback and build buy-in.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate change management activities into overall project plans.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of change interventions, making adjustments as necessary.
• Advise senior leadership on strategies for managing organizational change and fostering employee engagement.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with client stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Mentor junior consultants in the principles and practices of change management.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in change management, organizational development, or a related consulting discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and executing large-scale organizational change initiatives.
• Proficiency in various change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci ADKAR, Kotter's 8-Step Process).
• Excellent communication, presentation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong facilitation and training delivery capabilities.
• Ability to analyze complex organizational dynamics and develop practical solutions.
• Experience working in or with public sector organizations in Gauteng is a plus.
• Must be comfortable working in a remote-first capacity, leveraging digital collaboration tools effectively.
• Fluency in English is required.

Benefits

Our client provides a competitive salary and benefits package, reflective of the seniority and expertise required for this role. Significant investment is made in employee development, offering access to advanced training, certifications, and opportunities to lead high-profile change projects. This role offers a truly Remote working experience, allowing for flexibility and global collaboration while still focusing on client needs. Employees are covered by comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund schemes. The firm values collaboration and knowledge sharing, fostering a supportive environment for consultants. Opportunities for career progression are aligned with individual performance and contributions to client success. This role is ideal for professionals seeking to make a substantial impact through strategic organisational change, with the flexibility of remote work.