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The Client uses technology and AI-enabled tools to modernise inefficient or outdated processes.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