Transformation Consultant

SBV South Africa; Test Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A company focusing on transformation management in the UK is seeking a Transformation Manager with at least 5 years of experience in managing Employment Equity plans. This role involves engaging with transformation forums, analyzing workforce profiles, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of the Employment Equity Act. This is a permanent position with a market-related salary.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience within the Transformation discipline.
• Experience with Employment Equity plans and liaising with external SMEs.
• Understanding of the Employment Equity Act and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Transformation engagement process and forums.
• Consult on workforce profile analysis and feedback.
• Investigate queries relating to transformation and anti-discrimination.

Skills

Transformation management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

BCom/BA: HR Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Sage 300 People

Job description

Overview

Description

Responsible for the Operational and Tactical Management of Transformation (DEI) within SBV

Responsibilities

• Manage and run the Transformation engagement process and Transformation forums.
• Consult with the Transformation forums on all aspects pertaining to the collection of information e.g., workforce profile analysis, feedback received from the audit of the current policies and procedure as well as the Transformation Plan and Report.
• Analyse feedback received from Transformation Forums, provide feedback to the relevant stakeholders, and identify and report on trends to Management on a quarterly basis.
• Undertake an analysis of workplace profile to determine under/over representation within the various occupational categories monthly and engage Senior Management.
• Provide support to Senior Management to review and update annual targets per occupational category aligned to the organisation’s applicable multi-year plan.
• Inspect all Company policies, procedures, practices, and the working environment on an ongoing basis to identify any barriers that may contribute to the under/over representation and/or under-utilisation of employees from designated groups and provide recommendations should any barriers be identified.
• Provide support to Management to implement customised strategies to address barriers.
• Investigate all queries relating to transformation and anti-discrimination issues and provide feedback to the relevant personnel either telephonically or via written correspondence and where necessary escalate to the Social & Ethics Committee.
• Prepare, amend, and manage the plan in consultation with Transformation Forums and Senior Management, advise on corrective action and monitor, evaluate, and provide feedback on the progress of the plan.
• Provide support to Management to create and implement methods to rectify Committee malpractice.
• Facilitate the implementation of the Act, adhere to the Code of Good Practice, keep abreast with the legislative changes relating to Transformation, and engage with the DOL as and when required.
• Responsible for managing the Transformation information for BBBEE Scorecard purposes, coordinate Transformation requirements for BBBEE Audit and liaise with all relevant stakeholders.
• Review and update the Transformation governance documentation annually, i.e., Transformation Policy and Charter, the Codes of Good Practice, DEI and the Committee Mandates.
• Responsible to establish and manage the committees across SBV, ensuring effectiveness and ensuring every centre has an Operational Committee.
• Institute a DEI calendar and campaigns to ensure the education and awareness of DEI within SBV.
• Support the Learning & Development Manager to establish and manage the DEI strategy linked to the overall SBV objectives.
• Prepare & presents the Employment Equity Report, obtaining approval from GM HR & Executive HR prior to the submission to the Department of Labour.
• Annually review and update all the Transformation governance documentation including: Transformation Policy, Transformation Charter, Committee Mandates, Codes of Good Practice.

Advisory and Communication

• Provide support through advisory capacity. Communicate the Transformation Strategy and link to the overall SBV business strategy. Create awareness around the benefits and risks associated with non-compliance, conduct research, provide recommendations on possible interventions, and implement and monitor initiatives company wide.
• Work in partnership with Learning & Development to create and deliver customised training aligned to business requirements and quality assurance standards.
• Provide SME guidance and input to employees, represent SBV at the quarterly or ad hoc union meetings and provide overall feedback on Transformation.
• Advise Line Management of their role and responsibility in accordance with the EE Act.
• Provide end to end support to our centres within Africa and manage all aspects related to inspections of the DOL (centre level) providing feedback to Senior Management, tracking remedial action until completion.

Requirements

Minimum work experience required

• 5 years' experience within Transformation discipline and consist of the following:
• 5 years crafting and managing Employment equity plans and liaising with external SMEs / government
• 5 years managing the management control element of BBBEE
• 5 years leveraging excel and analytics tools to analyse information and translate that into meaningful insights for users / clients

Minimum Education Required

• BCom/BA: HR Management
• Extensive Understanding of the Employment Equity Act, Labour Relations Act, Skills Development Act
• Computer literacy. MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Advanced Excel)
• Knowledge Sage 300 People and/or HR Systems advantageous
• Knowledge of the National Bargaining Council of Logistics Road Freight Industry advantageous

Work Level: Junior Management

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Market Related

EE Position: Yes

Location: Houghton