Senior Change Management Consultant

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid & retirement fund

Growth opportunities

Client project exposure

Team culture

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Change Management Consultant for our client in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will design and drive change initiatives, engage stakeholders, and coach leaders through transitions.

The role emphasizes change strategies, communications, and training to ensure adoption across client organizations. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in change management, with ADKAR/Kotter expertise, strong facilitation and client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in change management or organizational development or related consulting field.
• Proven track record of delivering significant organizational change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of ADKAR and Kotter methodologies.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with stakeholder analysis, impact assessment and comms planning.
• Experience creating training materials and delivering sessions.
• Client-facing in Vereeniging, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust change management strategies and plans for clients.
• Conduct change impact assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Design and deliver effective communication plans to stakeholders.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and training sessions.
• Develop and track KPIs to measure intervention effectiveness.
• Collaborate with project teams and client leadership for alignment.
• Provide coaching and support to leaders and employees during change.

Skills

ADKAR model

Kotter's 8-Step

Stakeholder analysis

Change management

Communication planning

Facilitation

Coaching leaders

Employee engagement

Education

Bachelor’s in Business Administration

Bachelor’s in Psychology

Bachelor’s in Human Resources

Master’s degree or relevant certification (plus)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading management consultancy, is seeking a dedicated Senior Change Management Consultant to join their thriving practice in Vereeniging, Gauteng. This role is pivotal in assisting clients to navigate and successfully implement significant organizational changes. You will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive change management strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, and communication initiatives to ensure smooth transitions and minimize disruption. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of change dynamics, employee engagement, and organizational development. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your expertise in facilitating successful transformations and driving adoption of new initiatives for clients in the Gauteng region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust change management strategies and plans tailored to client needs.
• Conduct change impact assessments to identify potential resistance and develop mitigation strategies.
• Design and deliver effective communication plans to keep stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the change process.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and training sessions to build awareness, understanding, and buy-in for change initiatives.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of change management interventions.
• Collaborate with project teams and client leadership to ensure alignment and integration of change management activities.
• Provide coaching and support to leaders and employees during periods of organizational change.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in change management, organizational development, or a related consulting field.
• Proven track record of successfully managing significant organizational change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of change management methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter's 8-Step Process).
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in stakeholder analysis, impact assessment, and communication planning.
• Experience in developing training materials and delivering training sessions.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Human Resources, or a related field; Master's degree or relevant certification is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a client-facing environment in Vereeniging, Gauteng.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Extensive opportunities for professional growth and development in change management.
• Engaging and diverse client projects across various industries.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Paid time off and annual leave.