Senior Operations Transformation Consultant (Remote)

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Leadership development & career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Management Consultant in Centurion, Gauteng to drive operations improvements. You will redesign processes, lead cross-functional teams, manage scope and timelines, and deliver measurable efficiency gains for clients.

The role requires an MBA or Master’s in related field with 8+ years in operations consulting or large-scale improvements, plus knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. A remote-friendly, executive environment awaits.

Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s in Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in operations consulting, supply chain, or large-scale process improvement.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma; Black Belt is a plus.
• Strong, data-driven problem-solving and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess current processes to identify improvement and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Design and implement optimized processes, supply chain strategies, and structures.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver operational transformation projects.
• Develop metrics and dashboards to track KPIs and impact.
• Communicate progress to client executives and stakeholders.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Data-driven decisions

Leadership

Project management

Education

MBA or MSc in Operations

Tools

Six Sigma Black Belt

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Management Consultant in Centurion, Gauteng to drive operations improvements. You will redesign processes, lead cross-functional teams, manage scope and timelines, and deliver measurable efficiency gains for clients.

The role requires an MBA or Master’s in related field with 8+ years in operations consulting or large-scale improvements, plus knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. A remote-friendly, executive environment awaits.