Senior Management Consultant - Organisational Change

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Professional development opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape seeks a Senior Management Consultant specializing in organizational change management. You will guide clients through transformations, assess readiness, design change strategies, and lead interventions to maximize adoption and engagement across stakeholders.

The role emphasizes building client capacity, sustaining change initiatives, and collaborating with project teams to embed change across programs and operations in the Northern Cape region.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in change management, organizational development, or related consulting roles.
• Proven experience in leading and implementing complex organizational change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assess organizational readiness for change and identify barriers and enablers.
• Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies and plans.
• Design and deliver communication and stakeholder engagement plans to support transitions.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to build change capability within client organizations.
• Develop metrics to measure effectiveness of change initiatives.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational development

ADKAR

Kotter's 8-Step Process

Education

Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology

MBA / Business Administration

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier management consultancy, is seeking a dedicated Senior Management Consultant to join their team in Kimberley, Northern Cape, focusing on Organizational Change Management. This role is essential for guiding clients through significant transformations, ensuring smooth transitions, and maximizing the adoption of new strategies, processes, and technologies. You will work with organizations to assess readiness for change, develop robust change strategies, and implement interventions that minimize resistance and foster employee engagement. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills, with a deep understanding of human behavior during periods of change. You will play a key role in building client capacity and ensuring the sustainability of change initiatives. Operating from Kimberley, you will contribute to enhancing organizational effectiveness across various sectors in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess organizational readiness for change and identify potential barriers and enablers.
• Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies and plans.
• Design and deliver communication and stakeholder engagement plans to support transitions.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to build change capability within client organizations.
• Develop metrics and tracking mechanisms to measure the effectiveness of change initiatives.
• Conduct impact assessments and develop mitigation strategies for resistance to change.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure change management activities are integrated into overall project plans.
• Advise senior leadership on best practices in organizational change and transformation.
• Contribute to the firm's offerings in change management and organizational development.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in change management, organizational development, or related consulting roles.
• Proven experience in leading and implementing complex organizational change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of change management methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter's 8-Step Process).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working with clients in Kimberley or the Northern Cape region is advantageous.
• Ability to travel as needed for client engagements.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, including performance-based incentives and comprehensive benefits.
• Continuous professional development is supported through training programs and opportunities for advancement.
• This role provides the chance to work on impactful change projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and make a significant contribution to client success.
• The Kimberley office fosters a supportive and collaborative professional environment.