Senior Management Consultant - Change Management & Org Design

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training & development

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Management Consultant to guide organizations through major change initiatives. This on-site role focuses on organizational design, culture transformation, and stakeholder engagement, with direct collaboration in the Vereeniging office.

You will lead change management strategies, assess readiness, and develop communication plans and training. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in management consulting, expertise in ADKAR or Kotter

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology, MBA or HR is required.
• 7+ years in management consulting focusing on change management and organizational design.
• Proven track record leading change initiatives in large organizations.
• Expertise in ADKAR or Kotter frameworks and OD principles.
• Strong analytical, facilitation and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with influence at all levels.
• Client-facing experience and delivery management; willing to relocate to Vereeniging.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of change management strategies for complex transformations.
• Assess organizational readiness and identify barriers to adoption.
• Develop communication plans, stakeholder engagement strategies, and training programs.
• Facilitate workshops to align stakeholders and build consensus.
• Advise on organizational structure redesign, talent management and leadership development.
• Develop KPIs to measure change initiative effectiveness.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate change management into plans.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews for sustained change and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and coach junior consultants on change initiatives.

Skills

Change management

Organizational design

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Communication

Analytical

Leadership

Mentoring

Client advisory

Education

Master's degree in Organizational Psychology

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent management consultancy, is actively seeking a seasoned Senior Management Consultant to join their dedicated team in Vereeniging, Gauteng. This role is crucial for guiding organizations through significant change initiatives, focusing on organizational design, culture transformation, and stakeholder engagement. You will work closely with senior leadership to ensure that change is managed effectively, minimizing disruption and maximizing adoption. This is an on-site role, requiring your presence in our Vereeniging office to foster strong team collaboration and direct client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of change management strategies for complex organizational transformations.
• Assess organizational readiness for change and identify potential barriers to adoption.
• Develop communication plans, stakeholder engagement strategies, and training programs.
• Facilitate workshops and group sessions to align stakeholders and build consensus.
• Advise clients on organizational structure redesign, talent management, and leadership development.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of change initiatives.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure change management is integrated into overall project plans.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to ensure sustained change and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and coach junior consultants involved in change management projects.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in management consulting, specializing in change management and organizational design.
• Proven track record of successfully leading change initiatives in large organizations.
• Expertise in change management frameworks (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter's 8-Step Process) and organizational development principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and facilitation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated experience in client-facing roles and managing project deliverables.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Vereeniging, Gauteng and work on-site.
• Experience within the Gauteng industrial and commercial landscape is beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a rewarding bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Access to extensive training and professional development programs.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the firm.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment focused on delivering impactful results.
• Direct engagement with key decision-makers on significant organizational changes in Vereeniging.
• Company-provided resources and infrastructure for on-site work.