Senior Performance Improvement Leader (Hybrid)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Pension fund

Performance incentives

Professional development and learning

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Senior Performance Improvement Consultant to enhance client performance through strategic interventions and operational improvements. You will diagnose gaps, design tailored plans, and guide implementation for measurable results in the Gauteng region.

The role requires strong analytical skills, leadership of cross‑functional teams, and the ability to drive change with clients.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in performance improvement or related consulting.
• Experience leading projects that delivered measurable performance gains.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma and Balanced Scorecard methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree; MBA or Master’s degree is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead diagnostic assessments to identify performance drivers and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to boost efficiency, productivity and profitability.
• Set targets, monitor progress, and drive sustained improvements using performance tools.
• Collaborate with client teams to embed new processes and manage organizational change.
• Advise on best practices in performance management and operational strategy.
• Manage client relationships and project deliverables with high satisfaction.
• Present findings and progress to senior stakeholders; mentor junior consultants.
• Contribute to the development of the firm’s performance improvement capabilities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Communication

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or related field

MBA or Master's degree (advantageous)

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Balanced Scorecard

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Senior Performance Improvement Consultant to enhance client performance through strategic interventions and operational improvements. You will diagnose gaps, design tailored plans, and guide implementation for measurable results in the Gauteng region.

The role requires strong analytical skills, leadership of cross‑functional teams, and the ability to drive change with clients.