Talent and Organisational Development Specialist

Rory Mackie & Associates; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Talent & Organisational Development Specialist to drive talent management and performance interventions. This role is pivotal in implementing strategies that attract and retain high-performing talent, reporting to the Head of Talent & Acquisition. The ideal candidate will possess robust experience in organisational psychology and project management, alongside strong data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years’ experience in Organisational Development, Talent & Performance Management.
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills.
• Strong project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement psychometric assessments and feedback frameworks.
• Lead annual talent reviews and succession planning initiatives.
• Utilise data analytics to report on performance trends.

Skills

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Performance Management

Education

Honours degree in Organisational and/or Industrial Psychology

Registered Psychometrist

Job description

Overview:

The Talent & Organisational Development Specialist leads the execution of all talent management, talent development and performance management interventions within the People & Culture function. This includes but is not limited to processes that govern the following: talent identification, succession planning, leadership assessment and development, and performance reviews. The role focuses on identifying ways that support the P&C strategy to drive a high performing culture that attracts and retains talent by making use of data-driven insights.

Reporting to the Head of Talent & Acquisition, the role is a key contributor in supporting the employment equity priorities through implementation of our organisational development plans. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of external best-practices and talent management strategies combined with a track record of leading action plans.

Responsibilities:

• Talent Identification and Assessment
  • Design and implement psychometric assessments, 360-degree feedback, and exit interviews
  • Implement fit-for-purpose assessment models and frameworks to align and enable the talent strategy and business need
  • Utilise talent intelligence analytics to derive workforce insights
  • Develop post-assessment action plans to support career development

• Talent Management & Development
  • Implement a talent management framework that ensures alignment with business objectives
  • Lead annual talent reviews and succession planning initiatives
  • Analyse data to identify and recommend talent retention strategies to reduce turnover and retain high performers
  • Collaborate with Learning & Development to establish career development pathways

• Performance Management
  • Lead the implementation of performance management systems aligned with business strategy
  • Ensure continuous feedback mechanisms and performance appraisal processes are in place
  • Utilise data analytics to report on performance trends and make strategic recommendations

Requirements:

• Honours degree in Organisational and/or Industrial Psychology
• Registered Psychometrist
• 5 - 8 years’ experience in Organisational Development, Talent & Performance Management
• Strong project management and proven stakeholder management capability
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills at various organisational levels

Desired Skills:

• Exit Interviews
• Learning and Development
• Organisational Psychology
• Organization Development
• People Strategy
• Performance Management
• Psychometric Testing