South Africa: Consultant – Remote position based in South Africa/Portugal

Consultant Role Overview This is a mid-level management / transformation consultant role within a consulting start-up environment. The successful candidate will work directly with client organisations to: Understand current operating models and processes Design improved future-state ways of working Help manage and deliver the change required to get there This is a hands-on, client-facing consulting role , not a pure strategy, IT delivery, HR, or junior analyst position. The role best suits a Consultant or Senior Consultant from a professional services or management consulting background (Big 4, Accenture, or boutique consulting firms). What Problem the Client Is Solving The Client supports organisations undergoing operational and business transformation, with a strong focus on: Legal operations Governance and compliance Professional services environments The Client uses technology and AI-enabled tools to modernise inefficient or outdated processes. Organisations typically engage the Client when they need help with: Unclear or inefficient processes Poor role clarity and governance Legal, compliance, or operational inefficiencies Programme and system implementations lacking structure End-to-end transformation delivery Key Responsibilities Project & PMO Support Build and manage project plans Track risks, issues, and dependencies (RAID) Run status updates and governance forums Support programme and portfolio delivery This is consulting-led PMO , not a pure Project Manager role. Client Engagement Work directly with clients in workshops and meetings Ask structured, insightful questions Understand and diagnose business problems Translate client requirements into: PowerPoint decks Process maps Action plans and recommendations Strong communication skills and executive presence are essential. Process Mapping & Operating Model Design Map AS-IS and TO-BE processes Identify inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities Support the design of: Roles and responsibilities Governance frameworks Process and technology touchpoints Experience using tools such as Visio, Miro, Lucid , or similar is required. Consulting Analysis & Problem Solving Apply structured, hypothesis-led thinking Perform data analysis using Excel Conduct diagnostics, benchmarking, and assessments Develop clear, actionable recommendations PowerPoint & Client Deliverables This is non-negotiable : Produce high-quality, client-ready PowerPoint decks Deliver executive-level storytelling and insights Candidates who are not confident producing and presenting slides are not suitable . AI & Productivity Tools Use tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar for: Research Drafting content Synthesising information Improving productivity This role requires AI power-user capability , not technical development skills, with strong awareness of confidentiality. Required Experience & Level Role Level: Consultant to Senior Consultant Typical Profile: 3–7 years total experience 2–4 years in consulting or professional services Strong client-facing delivery exposure Hands-on involvement in transformation initiatives Qualifications Essential Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, including: Business / Commerce Management Industrial Engineering Economics Finance Information Systems Law (with consulting or operations exposure) Advantageous (Nice-to-Have) MBA or postgraduate business qualification Project management certifications (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile) BPM / Process Improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, BPMN) Change or transformation certifications (Prosci, Change Practitioner) Formal AI qualifications are not required; practical usage is key . Travel Requirement Willingness and ability to travel internationally is mandatory