Strategic Projects Lead - Operations Excellence

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus tied to operational achievements

Health & retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Role based in Bloemfontein

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Bloemfontein to lead operations excellence initiatives across the organization, driving cross-functional process improvements, efficiency gains, and cost reductions.

You will map current workflows, design optimized procedures, manage plans and budgets, and mentor teams to deliver measurable ROI while advancing professional growth.

This role offers a competitive bonus, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to gain advanced certifications.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience focused on operations or Lean Six Sigma.
• Proven track record of measurable operational improvements.
• Bachelor's degree in related field (Operations, Industrial Eng, MBA).

Responsibilities

• Lead identification, analysis, and implementation of operational improvement projects.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, timelines, resources and budgets.
• Collaborate with departments to map processes and design optimized workflows.
• Manage project execution ensuring timelines, quality, and budget adherence.
• Measure and report ROI and efficiency gains from changes.
• Facilitate training and change management for new procedures.

Skills

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Process mapping tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Bloemfontein to lead operations excellence initiatives across the organization, driving cross-functional process improvements, efficiency gains, and cost reductions.

You will map current workflows, design optimized procedures, manage plans and budgets, and mentor teams to deliver measurable ROI while advancing professional growth.

This role offers a competitive bonus, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to gain advanced certifications.