Senior Strategy & Operations Transformation Consultant

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid and retirement savings

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Strategy and Operations Consultant in Klerksdorp, North West. You will lead engagements, diagnose complex challenges, and design data‑driven strategies that bridge strategic vision with operational execution.

This hybrid role offers opportunities to influence multiple industries, build senior stakeholder relationships, and drive measurable performance improvements through hands‑on delivery and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in management consulting, focusing on strategy and operations.
• Proven expertise in strategic planning, process optimization, supply chain management, or performance improvement.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading project teams and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements focused on developing and executing strategic and operational improvement plans.
• Conduct in-depth business process analyses, identify inefficiencies, and recommend optimized solutions.
• Develop comprehensive business strategies, market entry plans, and performance improvement roadmaps.
• Manage project teams, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs and client satisfaction.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and drive consensus.
• Analyze financial data and operational metrics to identify key performance drivers and areas for improvement.
• Build strong relationships with client leadership and act as a trusted advisor on strategy and operations.
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposal writing and client relationship management.

Skills

Strategic planning

Process optimization

Operations management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership of project teams

Stakeholder management

Client relationship skills

Education

Master's degree (MBA or related field)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Strategy and Operations Consultant in Klerksdorp, North West. You will lead engagements, diagnose complex challenges, and design data‑driven strategies that bridge strategic vision with operational execution.

This hybrid role offers opportunities to influence multiple industries, build senior stakeholder relationships, and drive measurable performance improvements through hands‑on delivery and collaboration.