Midrand: Workforce / Employee Utilization Consultant (Short-term Contract)

In order to be considered the following is required: Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, HR, Organizational Psychology, or a related field 3–5 years’ experience in a role involving workforce analysis, process optimization, or time and motion studies Experience with data analytics and visualization tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL) Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodology (desirable) Experience working in a (specify industry if relevant, e.g. healthcare, professional services, manufacturing) Key Skills and Competencies: Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools Understanding of time and motion study techniques or similar process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) Excellent communication skills – able to present complex data in clear, actionable ways Knowledge of workforce planning, HR analytics, or organizational behaviour High attention to detail and accuracy in data interpretation Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments Awareness of employee wellbeing principles and workload management best practices Duties & Responsibilities: Assess workload balance across teams and identify signs of overutilization, underutilization or burnout risk Collaborate with department managers to optimize staffing levels, task allocation and process efficiency Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities to increase productivity Provide insights to leadership on how utilization affects performance, morale, and business outcomes Partner with HR and Wellbeing teams to align efficiency improvements with employee experience initiatives Monitor and evaluate the impact of implemented changes to ensure sustainable performance gains Stay informed of best practices in workforce analytics, organizational psychology and productivity management Success Measures: Improved employee utilization rates and workload balance across departments Reduction in inefficiencies and non–value-adding tasks Positive employee feedback regarding workload and engagement Delivery of high-quality analytical reports and actionable recommendations If you would like to email your CV directly – please send it to