Manager: Organisational Development

Isilumko Staffing; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Isilumko Staffing is seeking a strategic leader to guide organisational development initiatives that enable sustainable growth and operational excellence across the business.

The role focuses on leading large-scale change, developing leadership capabilities, and partnering with senior management to transform culture and employee engagement for lasting impact.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in organisational development or related fields
• Honours degree (NQF8) in Industrial Psychology/OD/HR essential
• Master's degree in Industrial Psychology/OD/HR advantageous
• Proven success in leading large-scale change initiatives
• Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills
• Exceptional leadership and communication abilities

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive organisational development strategies aligned with business objectives
• Lead change management initiatives to enhance organisational effectiveness
• Facilitate leadership development programmes and talent management processes
• Conduct organisational assessments and recommend improvements
• Collaborate with senior management to drive cultural transformation and employee engagement

Skills

Organisational development

Change management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Honours degree (NQF8) in Industrial Psychology/OD/HR essential

Master's degree in Industrial Psychology/OD/HR advantageous

Job description

A dynamic organisation is seeking a strategic leader to steer their organisational development initiatives, enabling sustainable growth and operational excellence. If you are an ambitious senior professional with a proven track record in transforming organisational structures, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Duties:

• Develop and implement comprehensive organisational development strategies aligned with business objectives

• Lead change management initiatives to enhance organisational effectiveness

• Facilitate leadership development programmes and talent management processes

• Conduct organisational assessments and recommend improvements

• Collaborate with senior management to drive cultural transformation and employee engagement

Requirements:

• 8 to 10 years of experience in organisational development or related fields

• Honours degree (NQF8) in Industrial Psychology/Organisational Development/Human Resources essential

• Master's degree in Industrial Psychology/Organisational Development/Human Resources advantageous

• Proven success in leading large-scale change initiatives

• Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills

• Exceptional leadership and communication abilities

Familiarity with the following:

• Change management frameworks (e.g., Kotter, ADKAR)

• Talent development and succession planning

• Business transformation practices

Take the next step in your leadership journey — apply now to shape the future of a forward-thinking organisation.