Senior Operations Consultant — Hybrid (Centurion)

Placements24; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and bonus

Healthcare and retirement benefits

Generous annual leave

Leadership development opportunities

Transformative projects

Hybrid work model

Access to industry experts

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Operations Consultant in Centurion, Gauteng to drive major client engagements and deliver sustainable improvements across manufacturing, logistics, and services. The role requires leading diverse teams, shaping operational strategy, and managing complex projects with a focus on efficiency and profitability.

The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree in a related field and at least 8 years of leadership experience in operations consulting.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in operations consulting, with leadership exposure.
• Expertise in lean methodologies, Six Sigma, supply chain management, and process re-engineering.
• Exceptional analytical skills and ability to interpret complex operational data.
• Strong leadership, team management and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with Gauteng province clients is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operational consulting projects from inception to completion.
• Analyze existing operational processes, identify bottlenecks, and develop data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Design and implement strategies for supply chain optimization, lean manufacturing, and process automation.
• Develop performance metrics and dashboards to track operational effectiveness and progress towards goals.
• Guide client teams through change management processes, ensuring smooth adoption of new operational models.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed operational changes.
• Mentor and develop a team of operations consultants, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted advisor relationships with key client stakeholders.
• Stay current with industry innovations and best practices in operations management.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Postgraduate degree in Operations Management or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Operations Consultant in Centurion, Gauteng to drive major client engagements and deliver sustainable improvements across manufacturing, logistics, and services. The role requires leading diverse teams, shaping operational strategy, and managing complex projects with a focus on efficiency and profitability.

The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree in a related field and at least 8 years of leadership experience in operations consulting.