Strategy & Operations Consultant — Drive Client Impact in Durban

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Management Consultant specializing in Strategy & Operations for its Durban office. You will analyze client operations, design strategic plans, and collaborate with client teams to implement practical improvements.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and delivering measurable results across diverse Durban-based projects, with extensive training and a supportive, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in management consulting or operations.
• Strong understanding of lean methodologies and process improvement.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client operations to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance operational performance and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with client personnel to design and deploy new processes and systems.
• Conduct market and competitive analyses to inform strategy.
• Prepare reports and present findings to client management.
• Facilitate workshops and training to ensure smooth adoption of changes.

Skills

Operational excellence

Lean methodologies

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations/Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Management Consultant specializing in Strategy & Operations for its Durban office. You will analyze client operations, design strategic plans, and collaborate with client teams to implement practical improvements.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and delivering measurable results across diverse Durban-based projects, with extensive training and a supportive, collaborative culture.