Senior Management Consultant - Strategy & Operations

Placements24

LegKraal Gate

On-site

ZAR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, South Africa, seeks a Senior Management Consultant to bridge strategic planning with hands-on execution on-site.

You will lead transformations, optimize processes, and advise executive leadership with a strong MBA and 8+ years in consulting or operations. The role offers a highly competitive salary and executive bonus potential.

Qualifications

MBA or Master's degree in a relevant business or engineering field.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in management consulting, strategy, or operations management.
Proven expertise in strategic planning and operational improvement methodologies.
Strong financial acumen and experience with business case development.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and manage client relationships at executive levels.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement integrated strategies that align with clients' operational capabilities and market objectives.
Analyze and redesign core business processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality.
Lead operational transformation projects, managing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams.
Conduct strategic assessments, including market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and capability reviews.
Advise senior leadership on strategic choices, operational excellence, and risk management.
Ensure successful implementation of strategic initiatives by managing operational change effectively.

Education

MBA or Master's degree in a relevant business or engineering field

Job description

Our client is looking for an accomplished Senior Management Consultant with a dual focus on Strategy & Operations to join their team in Mahikeng . This role requires a seasoned professional capable of bridging the gap between high-level strategic planning and the effective execution of operational initiatives. You will be responsible for guiding clients through complex business transformations, optimizing their operational models, and ensuring strategic goals are met efficiently. Working primarily on-site, this position is critical for businesses in the North West province seeking to enhance their competitive edge through integrated strategic and operational improvements. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in both strategic development and operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement integrated strategies that align with clients' operational capabilities and market objectives.
Analyze and redesign core business processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality.
Lead operational transformation projects, managing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams.
Conduct strategic assessments, including market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and capability reviews.
Advise senior leadership on strategic choices, operational excellence, and risk management.
Ensure successful implementation of strategic initiatives by managing operational change effectively.

Requirements

MBA or Master's degree in a relevant business or engineering field.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in management consulting, strategy, or operations management.
Proven expertise in both strategic planning and operational improvement methodologies.
Strong financial acumen and experience with business case development.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and manage client relationships at executive levels.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

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