Organisational Development and Change Management Specialist

Amatola Water; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A public utility organization in East London seeks an experienced candidate to lead organisational development initiatives. Responsibilities include implementing strategies, conducting job profiling, and facilitating change management workshops. A degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology and 5 years of relevant experience are required. Applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of gender or disability status.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in Organisation Development or HR Management in Corporate/Public Sector.
• Valid unendorsed driver's license required.
• Experience in implementing change management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the Organisational Development strategy.
• Provide technical advice in organisational design.
• Conduct work study techniques for job analysis.
• Facilitate change management workshops.

Skills

Organisational development methodologies

Business process re-engineering

Project Management

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of Labour Legislation

Education

Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology

Tools

Visio

Org Plus

MS Office

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology

Minimum Experience

• 5 years working experience in Organisation Development / Human Resources Management in a Corporate / Public Sector Organisation.

Key Outputs

Reporting to the Senior Manager Human Resources Management, the appointee will :

• Implement, review and monitor the Organisational Development strategy and framework in order to ensure that Amatola Water Board develop and implement suitable and good practice organisational development and change management interventions, programmes and processes.
• Provide technical advice in the development and implementation of organisational design to ensure that the organisation has structured and functional environment.
• Conduct work study techniques in the organisation in order to analyse the work methods and the equipment used in performing a job, the design of an optimum work method and the standardisation of proposed work methods hence aiming at increasing work efficiency.
• Design, measure and monitor the implementation of job profiling and evaluation process in order to determine the appropriate job level of positions within the organisation.
• Role Mapping Compilation and Technical Change Management.
• Achieve results through people management.
• Manage the execution of OD programmes or projects of Amatola Water as an entity.
• Lead and facilitate the undertaking of job profiling and job evaluation
• Develop and implement change management strategies.
• Identify and address potential risks and issues related to change.
• Manage the change management process.
• Monitor and evaluate change progress.
• Facilitate change management workshops for managers and employees.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Competencies

• Organisational development and behaviour methodologies and tools
• Business process re-engineering methodologies and tools
• Organisation structure design and / or re-design using best practices
• Job profiling methodologies and tools
• Competence assessments tools and processes
• OD diagnostics through behavioural science to enhance employee satisfaction and productivity
• HR policies and procedures.
• Organisational Transformation
• Project Management
• Understanding of Labour Legislation : Basic conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Skills Development Act, National Skills Development Strategy
• Implement Organisational Development policies, methodologies and tools
• Experience in Visio or Org Plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and understanding of group facilitation
• Valid unendorsed drivers license
• Computer literate MS Office, integrated HR system

People living with disabilities, coloured and Indian Females are encouraged to apply