Change Manager

Altron Digital Business; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 650 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in South Africa is seeking a seasoned Change Manager to lead digital transformation in postgraduate systems. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in change leadership and a practitioner-level certification. Responsibilities include conducting stakeholder analysis, driving engagement, and coaching senior leaders. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the student experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in professional change leadership, with 3+ years in a lead role.
• Proven experience in large, complex technology projects.
• Experience in higher education or public sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all change management activities, from strategy to execution.
• Conduct stakeholder analysis, impact assessments, and readiness evaluations.
• Design practical toolkits: communications, stakeholder maps, feedback mechanisms.
• Drive engagement and adoption across students, staff, and leadership.
• Coach senior leaders to act as change sponsors and champions.
• Develop training and support plans to ensure effective platform use.

Skills

Professional change leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Coaching skills

Agile / Scrum knowledge

Waterfall knowledge

Education

Practitioner-level certification (e.g., Prosci)

Job description

THIS ROLE IS ADVERTISED ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT / TOP ORGANISATION Are you aseasoned Change Managerready to lead a high-impact digital transformation?

Our client, atop organisationin higher education, is revolutionising its Postgraduate and research systems—moving from paper-based processes to a seamlessdigital platformthat enhances the experience for students, supervisors, and academic support staff.What you'll do : Lead all change management activities, from strategy to execution.Conduct stakeholder analysis, impact assessments, and readiness evaluations.Design practical toolkits : communications, stakeholder maps, feedback mechanisms.Drive engagement and adoption across students, staff, and leadership.Coach senior leaders to act as change sponsors and champions.Integrate change activities into project plans and report on progress and risks.Develop training and support plans to ensure effective platform use.

What we're looking for : 7+ years in professional change leadership (3+ years in a lead role).

Practitioner-level certification (e.g., Prosci).

Proven experience in large, complex technology projects.Strong knowledge of Agile / Scrum and Waterfall environments.Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and coaching skills.Experience in higher education or public sector is a plus.

Why this role matters : This is a unique opportunityto play a pivotal role in transforming the Postgraduate experience, supporting research excellence, and leaving a lasting impact on a leading university.

Apply now to be part of this transformative journey Please Note : We are an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.This opportunity is being advertised on behalf of one of our customers.

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