Senior Management Consultant - Business Transformation

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health and retirement benefits

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Management Consultant in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, to lead large-scale business transformations. You will guide diagnostic assessments, craft strategic roadmaps, and drive change management across client engagements.

The role emphasizes stakeholder leadership, digital strategy adoption, and mentorship within a hybrid work environment. The position requires a Master’s degree and 8+ years in management consulting or equivalent senior roles, with a proven track record

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in management consulting or senior strategic roles with focus on business transformation.
• Proven success leading complex, multi-faceted transformation projects.
• Expertise in change management methodologies and organizational redesign.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Experience developing and implementing digital strategies and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of large-scale business transformation programs for diverse clients.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments to identify opportunities for strategic and operational improvements.
• Develop transformation roadmaps including change management and capability building.
• Facilitate workshops with senior stakeholders to align on priorities.
• Manage project teams with focus on timelines, budgets, and quality.
• Drive adoption of new technologies and digital solutions to enhance performance.
• Mentor junior consultants and foster a culture of excellence and learning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client leadership teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration / Management

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading management consultancy, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Management Consultant to drive business transformation initiatives for their clients in Stellenbosch, Western Cape . This role is central to helping organizations reimagine their operations, strategies, and capabilities to thrive in evolving markets. You will lead client engagements focused on organizational change, process optimization, and the adoption of new technologies. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with a proven track record in managing complex transformation projects and delivering measurable business impact. This role offers a Hybrid work model, blending the benefits of remote work with collaborative office presence in Stellenbosch, Western Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of large-scale business transformation programs for diverse clients.
• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments to identify opportunities for strategic and operational improvements.
• Develop detailed transformation roadmaps, including change management, communication plans, and capability building.
• Facilitate workshops with senior stakeholders to align on strategic direction and implementation priorities.
• Manage project teams, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and digital solutions to enhance business performance.
• Mentor and coach junior consultants, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with client leadership teams.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in management consulting or a senior strategic role, with a focus on business transformation.
• Demonstrated success in leading and delivering complex, multi-faceted transformation projects.
• Expertise in change management methodologies and organizational redesign.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience in developing and implementing digital strategies and solutions.
• Ability to work effectively in a Hybrid environment, supporting clients in Stellenbosch, Western Cape .

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive compensation package, including a substantial base salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive health and retirement benefits. This role provides significant opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and exposure to cutting-edge business challenges. The Hybrid working model in Stellenbosch, Western Cape supports a balanced work-life approach. Employees are part of a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment, with access to extensive training resources and opportunities to contribute to the firm's strategic direction. Career progression is clearly defined, with pathways to senior leadership positions.