Senior Management Consultant - Performance Improvement

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Diverse projects

Collaborative culture

Impact on clients

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Management Consultant to join our client’s Sandton practice. The role focuses on boosting client organizational performance through strategic interventions, process optimization, and operational excellence initiatives.

You will collaborate with senior leaders to diagnose performance gaps, develop actionable plans, and drive measurable improvements in efficiency, productivity, and profitability, while mentoring junior consultants and managing engagements

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in management consulting or senior operational leadership.
• Proven experience leading performance improvement projects and operational transformation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative modeling skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements focused on performance improvement and operational excellence.
• Assess client processes, operations, and organizational structures.
• Develop data-driven recommendations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Implement strategic initiatives and manage change for sustained gains.
• Facilitate workshops and training to embed best practices.
• Build and maintain relationships with key client stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and project documentation for executive review.
• Monitor and evaluate impact of solutions on performance.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to team development.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Quantitative modeling

Communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Client-facing

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration / Operations Management / Engineering

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished firm within the Management Consultancy space, is actively recruiting a seasoned Senior Management Consultant to join their practice in Sandton, Gauteng. This role focuses on enhancing client organizational performance through strategic interventions, process optimization, and operational excellence initiatives. You will work closely with senior leadership teams to diagnose performance gaps, identify root causes, and develop actionable plans to achieve significant improvements in efficiency, productivity, and profitability. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical skills, a strong understanding of performance metrics, and a proven track record of driving measurable results. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic success of leading companies, tackle complex business challenges, and advance your consulting career in a demanding yet rewarding professional environment. We are seeking a proactive, results-driven consultant who is passionate about operational excellence and client success in the vibrant Sandton business hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements focused on performance improvement and operational excellence.
• Conduct thorough assessments of client business processes, operations, and organizational structures.
• Develop data-driven recommendations for enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving quality.
• Implement strategic initiatives and manage change processes to ensure sustainable performance gains.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to embed best practices within client organizations.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key client stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and project documentation for executive review.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of implemented solutions on client performance.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to team development.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in management consulting or a senior operational leadership role.
• Proven experience in leading performance improvement projects, process re-engineering, or operational transformation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative modeling skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and deliver results in challenging environments.
• Expertise in performance measurement frameworks and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Client-facing experience and a commitment to client success.
• Willingness to travel locally within Sandton, Gauteng and surrounding regions as required.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and other benefits.
• Significant investment in professional development, training, and certifications.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging performance improvement projects.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• The opportunity to drive significant positive impact for clients.