Senior Strategy & Operations Consultant – Driving Impact

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Career development

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Management Consultant in Benoni to drive strategy and operational improvements across Gauteng. You will lead engagements, diagnose complex challenges, and design actionable solutions for diverse clients.

You will mentor junior consultants and leverage data analytics to measure impact, while collaborating with client leadership to deliver measurable outcomes and sustained performance gains.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in management consulting with a strong focus on strategy and operations.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and deliver tangible results in areas such as supply chain management, process re-engineering, and strategic planning.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with experience advising senior executives.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead client projects focused on strategic planning, business process optimization, and operational efficiency improvements.
• Conduct thorough analyses of client operations, identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for strategic enhancement.
• Develop and present comprehensive strategies and actionable roadmaps for operational improvement and business growth.
• Collaborate closely with client leadership and project teams to ensure successful implementation of recommendations.
• Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to measure the impact of interventions and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the firm's knowledge base on strategy and operations best practices.

Skills

Strategy

Operations

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Management Consultant in Benoni to drive strategy and operational improvements across Gauteng. You will lead engagements, diagnose complex challenges, and design actionable solutions for diverse clients.

You will mentor junior consultants and leverage data analytics to measure impact, while collaborating with client leadership to deliver measurable outcomes and sustained performance gains.