Strategy & Operations Consultant - Drive Efficiency

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a seasoned Management Consultant with Strategy & Operations expertise to join our client in Klerksdorp. You will engage directly with clients to understand challenges, design practical solutions, and support implementation that drives efficiency and profitability.

The ideal candidate is a pragmatic problem-solver with strong analytical foundations, capable of leading projects, collaborating with client teams, and delivering measurable impact across industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 3–5 years of management consulting, operations management or similar analytical role.
• Lean, Six Sigma or other process-improvement exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth operational assessments to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Develop strategic plans and operational models tailored to client needs.
• Design and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support clients in change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new strategies and processes.
• Analyze performance metrics and provide data-driven insights to guide decision-making.
• Collaborate with client teams to develop capabilities and ensure sustainable results.
• Assist in the preparation of client proposals and presentations.
• Manage project tasks and contribute to overall project success.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis & modeling

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a seasoned Management Consultant with Strategy & Operations expertise to join our client in Klerksdorp. You will engage directly with clients to understand challenges, design practical solutions, and support implementation that drives efficiency and profitability.

The ideal candidate is a pragmatic problem-solver with strong analytical foundations, capable of leading projects, collaborating with client teams, and delivering measurable impact across industries.