Consultant - CORE

Hatch · Johannesburg, Gauteng

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The role suits a management consultant with strong delivery capability, commercial acumen, and the ability to contribute to business development, client delivery, and internal capability building.

Key Responsibilities

Client Delivery & Execution

Support and lead workstreams across Operational Readiness and Ramp-Up engagements from late project phases through stabilisation
Develop and execute Operational Readiness strategies, readiness frameworks, and integrated ramp-up plans aligned to operational and business milestones
Conduct readiness assessments and gap analyses across:

People and capability

Operating model and organisational design
Processes, governance, and decision rights
Systems, data, and performance management
Support the design and implementation of:
Target operating models and organisation structures
Role clarity, capability requirements, and workforce readiness plans
End-to-end business processes and operational governance
Develop high-quality client deliverables, including:
Operational Readiness strategies and execution plans
Ramp-up and stabilisation plans
Executive-level presentations, dashboards, and progress reporting
Work closely with operations, project, and leadership teams to ensure a smooth transition to business-as-usual and early operational performance stabilisation

Business Development & Commercial Support

Actively support business development activities, including:
Proposal development and bid responses
Client presentations and capability discussions
Development of case studies and credentials
Identify opportunities to expand scope within existing client engagements, particularly across readiness, ramp-up, and operational performance improvement
Contribute to shaping and refining Operational Readiness and Ramp-Up value propositions

Stakeholder & Client Management

Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders across operations, project, and executive levels
Support and facilitate workshops, readiness reviews, and decision-making forums
Communicate clearly and confidently with senior client teams

Internal Capability & Practice Development

Contribute to the development of Operational Readiness and Ramp-Up methodologies, tools, templates, and thought leadership
Support mentoring and capability development of junior consultants and analysts
Contribute to strengthening delivery standards, ways of working, and consulting excellence within the core team

Experience & Qualifications

Required Experience

4+ years' experience in a management consulting, advisory, or professional services environment, with preference to an Engineering degree
Availability to travel as required to support client engagements at project sites, including international locations.
Demonstrated experience in:
Operational Readiness and ramp-up to stable operations
Operating model design and operational transitions
Both client delivery and business development support
Complex operating industries e.g. mining, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing is strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

Strong structured problem-solving and analytical capability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level storytelling
Ability to manage multiple workstreams in fast-paced client environments
Commercial mindset with the ability to identify and shape client opportunities
High levels of ownership, accountability, and delivery discipline
Comfortable operating in lean, high-impact consulting teams

Personal Attributes