Senior Performance Improvement Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Bonus program

Professional development

Work-life balance

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Performance Improvement Consultant to join our client in Kimberley, Northern Cape. The role focuses on diagnosing operational performance, designing improvements, and guiding execution with senior client stakeholders.

You will lead engagements, map processes, and apply lean or Six Sigma approaches to deliver measurable gains. Travel within the region is expected, and a strong consulting mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in performance improvement, operations management, or similar.
• Proven track record leading projects delivering measurable improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Experience with process mapping, lean principles, or Six Sigma is desirable.
• Willing to be based in Kimberley and travel within the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements focused on assessing and improving business performance.
• Conduct detailed analysis of operational processes, identifying inefficiencies and areas for optimization.
• Develop actionable recommendations and implementation roadmaps for performance enhancement.
• Manage project teams and client stakeholders to ensure successful execution of improvement initiatives.
• Utilize data-driven approaches to measure baseline performance and track progress.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to embed new processes and capabilities within client organizations.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with client leadership.
• Contribute to the development of new performance improvement methodologies and best practices.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Diagnostic skills

Client management

Communication

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading management consultancy, is seeking an experienced Senior Performance Improvement Consultant to join their practice in Kimberley, Northern Cape. This role is focused on partnering with clients to identify and implement strategies that enhance operational efficiency, productivity, and overall business performance. You will lead diagnostic assessments, develop improvement plans, and guide clients through the execution of these initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses a strong analytical skillset, practical experience in process optimization, and excellent client management capabilities. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for businesses in Kimberley and drive sustainable improvements, while advancing your consulting career.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements focused on assessing and improving business performance.
• Conduct detailed analysis of operational processes, identifying inefficiencies and areas for optimization.
• Develop actionable recommendations and implementation roadmaps for performance enhancement.
• Manage project teams and client stakeholders to ensure successful execution of improvement initiatives.
• Utilize data-driven approaches to measure baseline performance and track progress.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to embed new processes and capabilities within client organizations.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with client leadership.
• Contribute to the development of new performance improvement methodologies and best practices.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in performance improvement consulting, operations management, or a similar role.
• Proven track record of successfully leading projects that deliver measurable performance improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Experience with process mapping, lean principles, or Six Sigma methodologies is highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team structure.
• Willingness to be based in Kimberley, Northern Cape, and travel to client sites within the region.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and performance-based bonuses.
• Continuous professional development is a priority, with access to advanced training programs and opportunities for skill enhancement.
• The firm fosters a collaborative, innovative, and supportive work environment.
• We are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance for our employees.
• Clear pathways for career advancement exist for dedicated professionals.
• Join a respected consultancy and impact the performance of businesses in Kimberley.