Senior Change Management Consultant

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto seeks a Senior Change Management Consultant to guide organizations through major transitions, ensuring smooth adoption and minimal disruption. You will work with leadership to craft strategies, engage stakeholders, and drive execution of comprehensive change initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in change management, strong communication and facilitation skills, and a track record of delivering complex transformations. Hybrid work with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in change management consulting or a similar role.
• Proven track record of managing significant organizational change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of change management methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic change management plans for various initiatives.
• Conduct impact assessments and readiness analyses to identify challenges.
• Design and deliver communication strategies to inform stakeholders at all levels.
• Develop and facilitate training programs to support new processes and systems.
• Manage resistance to change and foster adoption across the organization.
• Monitor effectiveness of change initiatives and recommend adjustments.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Facilitation

Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Psychology, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Change Management Consultant to join their team in Soweto . This role is essential for guiding organizations through periods of significant transition, ensuring that changes are implemented smoothly and effectively, with minimal disruption and maximum adoption. You will work closely with leadership and project teams to develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies. The ideal candidate is adept at stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and organizational behavior, with a proven ability to drive positive change. You will play a critical role in helping clients navigate complex transformations successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic change management plans for various organizational initiatives.
• Conduct impact assessments and readiness analyses to identify potential challenges.
• Design and deliver communication strategies to inform and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Develop and facilitate training programs to support new processes and systems.
• Manage resistance to change and foster a positive environment for adoption.
• Monitor the effectiveness of change initiatives and recommend adjustments as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of experience in change management consulting or a similar role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing significant organizational change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of change management methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility between office and remote settings.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Access to extensive training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on impactful transformation projects across diverse sectors.