Organizational Development Business Partner

Express Employment Professionals; Middelburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Organizational Development Specialist in Middelburg, Mpumalanga to lead change management initiatives and foster a culture of continuous learning. The ideal candidate will have a BCom HR or related degree and at least 7 years of experience in organizational development.

You will guide teams through transformations, design leadership programs, and assess organizational culture while aligning initiatives with strategic goals. Strong communication and adaptability skills are essential. This role promises a space for dynamic growth and engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of OD experience.
• Relevant certifications in OD or change management preferred.
• Ability to guide teams through complex transformations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate organizational change efforts.
• Design and deliver leadership programs.
• Create team-building workshops.
• Assess and improve organizational culture.
• Conduct organizational assessments.
• Align OD initiatives with strategic goals.
• Champion employee engagement.
• Streamline processes with cross-functional collaboration.
• Facilitate problem-solving workshops as needed.

Skills

Change Leadership

Data-Driven Decision Making

Facilitation Skills

Excellent Communication

Adaptability

Education

BCom HR / BSocial Science / BA Degree in Organizational Psychology

Job description

Person Specification

• BCom HR / BSocial Science / BA Degree in Organizational Psychology, or related field: A solid academic foundation in organizational development.
• Minimum 7 years of OD experience: Proven track record of driving successful organizational change.
• Change Leadership: Ability to guide teams through complex transformations.
• Data-Driven Approach: Proficient in using data and analytics to inform decision-making.
• Facilitation Skills: Skilled in leading problem-solving workshops, focus groups, and training sessions.
• Strategic Mindset: Understand the big picture and align OD efforts with business objectives.
• Excellent Communication: Clear, concise, and persuasive communication skills.
• Adaptability: Thrive in a dynamic environment and embrace ambiguity.
• Certifications (Preferred): Relevant certifications in OD, change management, or leadership development.

Job Specification

• Change Management: Lead and facilitate organizational change efforts. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth transitions during restructuring, process improvements, and cultural shifts.
• Leadership Development: Design and deliver leadership programs that empower managers and executives to lead effectively. Foster a growth mind set and promotes continuous learning.
• Team Building: Create and facilitate team-building workshops to enhance collaboration, communication, and trust among teams.
• Culture Enhancement: Assess organizational culture, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to create a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Organizational Assessments: Conduct assessments to identify gaps and opportunities. Use data- driven insights to inform OD interventions.
• Strategic Planning: Align OD initiatives with the company's strategic goals. Develop action plans and measure progress.
• Employee Engagement: Champion employee engagement Implement surveys, feedback mechanisms, and recognition programs.
• Process Redesign: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Facilitate problem solving, continuous improvement and process design workshops as and when required.
• HR Collaboration: Work closely with HR colleagues to integrate OD practices into talent management, performance reviews, and succession planning.