Specialist HR Organisational Development

Toyota South Africa Motors; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking an experienced HR professional in Durban to spearhead talent development and organizational design initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR, with at least 3-5 years of experience in Organizational Development. This position offers an opportunity to influence HR strategies and support executive decision-making within the organization, aligning with company goals and enhancing operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in Organisational Development & Design.
• Understanding of employment equity legislation.
• Accurate information gathering and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive identification and development of high-potential talent for succession.
• Provide strategic guidance to HR executives.
• Enhance HR processes to improve efficiency and employee experience.

Skills

Advanced computer skills

Strong communication skills

Project management

Education

NQF 6 qualification (360 credits) in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management

Tools

Human capital management system

Job description

Purpose

We are seeking a forward-thinking individual who is focused on ensuring Organisational Design, Talent and Succession objectives of TSAM are effected through strategic change management initiatives which aim to implement frameworks and consult across the HR and Training landscape to ensure a fit-for-purpose organisation with a sustainable Talent Pipeline.

Key Performance Areas

• Drive the identification and development of high-potential talent to ensure robust succession pipelines for critical roles across the organization.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to the HR executive team to support executive decision-making and aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals.
• Coordinate job analysis and evaluations to ensure internal equity, role clarity, and alignment with organizational grading structures.
• Provide expert HR support on cross-functional initiatives and urgent projects, contributing to effective planning, execution, and change management.
• Review and enhance HR processes to improve efficiency, eliminate redundancies, and elevate employee experience.
• Drive specialized frameworks which aim to address corporate strategies focusing on :
• Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Succession planning and talent cultivation
• Performance management process
• Individual development plans
• Assist in organizational design initiatives to optimize structure and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Contribute to departmental restructuring efforts aimed at improving efficiency and aligning functions with strategic business objectives.
• Maintain TSAM governance relating to movements, rotations, promotions, and other talent actions.
• Develop visual presentations and strategic proposals to support data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation to facilitate seamless execution of personnel changes within HR systems.
• Monitor, report, and analyze trends and metrics related to executive movements to inform ongoing talent strategies.

Qualifications and Experience

• NQF 6 qualification (360 credits) in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Organisational Development & Design
• Advanced computer skills
• Strong communication skills
• Project management
• Understanding of employment equity legislation
• Exposure to human capital management system

Competencies

• Accurate information gathering and analysis
• Awareness and commitment to our mission
• Awareness of situations and decisiveness
• Communication and sharing of mid to long term plans.
• Creation of innovative vision
• Establishing frameworks and systems for organisational learning
• Feedback on evaluation results and long-term development of others
• Perseverance
• Strategic reallocation of resources and review of work methods
• Suitable assignment and objective performance review

This appointment will be made in line with the company’s Employment Equity Policy.

Closing date: 7 October 2025