Senior OD & Leadership Development Lead

Placements24

Durban

On-site

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks a Senior Manager for Organisational Development to shape and lead OD initiatives across the workforce, driving engagement, capability, and high performance aligned with strategic goals. The role demands a strong background in organizational psychology or HR, 7+ years in OD, and proven success in large-scale change, talent management, and leadership development.

You will partner with HR and business leaders to implement programs, measure outcomes, and foster a culture

Qualifications

  • Masters-level qualification in OD, HR, or related field.
  • Proven track record in organisational development and change management.
  • Experience with large-scale OD interventions and leadership development.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive OD strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Design talent management, succession planning, and leadership development programs.
  • Lead change management initiatives with stakeholder buy-in.
  • Assess culture and identify opportunities to improve engagement and performance.
  • Facilitate leadership and team development sessions and coaching.
  • Conduct needs assessments and design interventions to close performance gaps.
  • Collaborate with HR and business leaders to align OD with talent and performance processes.
  • Use data and metrics to evaluate OD impact and report outcomes.
  • Manage external OD consultants and vendors when required.
  • Stay updated on OD trends and best practices.

Skills

Change management
Talent management
Leadership development
Stakeholder engagement
Data-driven decision making

Education

Master's degree in Organisational Psychology
Master's degree in Human Resources Management
MBA / Business Administration

Tools

HRIS systems
OD software

Job description

Placements24 in Durban seeks a Senior Manager for Organisational Development to shape and lead OD initiatives across the workforce, driving engagement, capability, and high performance aligned with strategic goals. The role demands a strong background in organizational psychology or HR, 7+ years in OD, and proven success in large-scale change, talent management, and leadership development.

You will partner with HR and business leaders to implement programs, measure outcomes, and foster a culture

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