Specialist Organisational Effectiveness - Change Management X2 (Fixed Term Contract)

The South African Revenue Service; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 110 000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in South Africa is seeking a Specialist in Organisational Effectiveness for Change Management. The role demands 8-10 years of experience in a Change Management environment, focusing on developing tools and capabilities for effective strategy implementation. Responsibilities include analysing processes, consulting with management, and ensuring compliance with governance policies. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and show proficiency in analytical thinking, problem-solving, and relationship management.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years' experience in Change Management, with 3-4 years at an operational specialist level.
• Experience in governance and compliance policies.
• Capability to develop and implement organisational algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Develop effectiveness tools and build capabilities for change management.
• Analyse specialist systems and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving and Analysis

Relationship Management and Networking

Leading Change

Education

Relevant bachelor's degree or Advanced Diploma in Business Administration, Management, or Psychology

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with 15 years experience

Job description

Job title: Specialist Organisational Effectiveness – Change Management x2 (Fixed Term Contract)

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria • Deadline: January 12

Job Purpose

To be accountable and responsible for the development of organisational effectiveness tools and the building capabilities of strategic partners to effectively drive the implementation of organisational effectiveness initiatives and implement complex organisational effectiveness and change initiatives and strategies that support business objectives and are aligned with organisations vision, mission, and strategic plan and cultural and values framework.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Relevant bachelor's degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Business Administration or Management / Psychology (Industrial or Organisational) / Human Resource AND 8-10 years' experience in a Change Management environment, of which 3-4 years must at an operational specialist level.

Alternative

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years change management experience of which 3-4 years must at an operational specialist level.

Job Outputs: Process

Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures, and associated area's practice.

• Contribute to the optimum utilisation of org. resources, advising on effective planning and development of area of specialisation resource plans.
• Develop a single practice area in alignment with operational activity and procedural frameworks and ensure tactical implementation.
• Draw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge & experience to identify & recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices.
• Integrate business information, compare, analyse & produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies & inconsistencies for decision making purposes.
• Optimise goal achievement through tactical strategy implementation and optimisation of practises, processes & systems across an internal value chain.
• Plan for value-added, continuous practice & system improvements to deliver on objectives to enhance tactical implementation and excellence.
• Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact, and use to develop best fit alternatives, best practice implementation solutions.
• Translate top-down policy in relation to own practice area and communicate impact to relevant stakeholders.
• Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, practice area and associated procedures and execute the implementation of change and innovation.
• Provides alignment and integration between the work done by Internal and External Consultants.
• Develops strategic partnerships with the Executive Team, HR specialists, and other internal clients to identify and intervene on change management initiatives that foster Organisation learning and address corporate strategic goals and needs.
• Provides change management expertise to project management for organisation-wide projects / initiatives as required, facilitating stakeholder buy-in and support and change adoption.
• Consults with organisation leadership and HRBPs regarding strategic planning sessions for groups to clarify, communicate and act upon the vision and goals of their department within the context of the Organisation's mission, vision, and values.
• Actively promote the assimilation of Organisational Effectiveness and Change Management competencies for HRBP and Line Managers through education, partnership, and consultation.
• Partner with external consultants brought in to do various initiatives by providing them with information about the organisation, support the implementation, and ensuring that follow-up assessments of effectiveness are conducted.
• Assesses risks associated with various change initiatives / projects and suggests and implements actions to manage any negative impacts.
• Conducts organisation assessments using instruments and surveys to analyse individual and group behaviour and recommends strategies for making needed changes.
• Influences and supports changes in organisational behaviour and serves as an internal consultant to facilitate team building; resolving work group conflict; changes in group in norms values and culture.
• Recommend, manage, and implement the organizational change associated with enterprise and cluster projects.

Governance

Develop and / or align governance and compliance policies for own practice area to identify and manage risk exposure liability.

People

Integrate new knowledge and transfer skills attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.

Provide specialist know-how, support, advice, and practice thought leadership in area of expertise.

Positively influence and manage change in area of accountability.

Finance

Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of specialisation.

Client

Develop & ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence & encourage others to provide exceptional stakeholder service.

Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.

Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Behavioural Competencies

• Accountability (V)
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Building Sustainability
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Conceptual Ability
• Fairness and Transparency (V)
• Honesty and Integrity (V)
• Leading Change
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Relationship Management and Networking
• Respect (V)
• Stakeholder Engagement and Management
• Trust (V)

Technical Competencies

• Business Knowledge
• Change Management
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Human Resource Consulting
• Knowledge of HR Policies & Procedures
• Organisation Planning and Design
• Reporting