Organisational Effectiveness Specialist

5 days ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Outsidecapital Full time

Job Description Client Summary Our client is a prominent and dynamic player within the consumer goods sector renowned for its commitment to innovation and market leadership. They operate in a fast‑paced environment consistently striving to enhance their operational efficiency and foster a culture of continuous improvement. With a significant national footprint they are dedicated to sustainable growth and building a highly capable and engaged workforce. Job Overview Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving organizational transformation and fostering a thriving workplace culture? We have an exciting opportunity for an Organisational Effectiveness Specialist to join a leading consumer goods company. This role offers the chance to significantly impact business performance by optimizing organizational structures, driving impactful change initiatives and enhancing employee engagement. You will be instrumental in aligning the organisation’s capabilities with its strategic objectives, ensuring smooth transitions during periods of growth and evolution. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are driven by the opportunity to shape a more effective and engaged workforce this role is for you. Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of impactful change management strategies ensuring smooth transitions and high adoption rates across the organization. Develop and execute organisational design initiatives to optimize structures, roles and processes aligning them with strategic business goals. Apply industrial psychology principles to assess and enhance employee engagement, morale and overall workplace culture. Spearhead national employee wellness programmes collaborating with regional HR and external partners to foster a healthy and resilient workforce. Design and manage organisational development programmes to build and enhance critical workforce capabilities. Conduct thorough impact assessments to identify potential risks and develop effective mitigation strategies for change initiatives. Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to change adoption, organisational effectiveness and employee engagement providing actionable insights to leadership. Manage project timelines, budgets and stakeholder relationships to ensure successful delivery of organisational initiatives. Requirements (Must‑Haves) Honours degree in Industrial Psychology or an equivalent postgraduate qualification. A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in change management, organisational design, organisational effectiveness or a closely related field (e.g. HR consulting, project management). Demonstrated experience applying established change management methodologies (e.g. ADKAR, Prosci, or Kotter’s 8‑Step Model). Hands‑on experience in organisational design including role profiling, workforce planning or process optimisation. Proven ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and manage diverse stakeholder relationships in a dynamic environment. Exceptional analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills with the ability to break down complex challenges. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. Nice‑to‑Haves Masters Degree in a relevant field. Prosci Change Management Certification, Kotter’s Change Management Certification or equivalent. Experience managing national budgets for employee wellness initiatives. Required Experience IC Employment Details Employment Type: Full‑Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr



  • Johannesburg, South Africa Firstrand Corporate Centre Full time

    Senior Organisational Effectiveness Specialist Join to apply for the Senior Organisational Effectiveness Specialist role at FirstRand Corporate Centre. Job Description To drive organisational effectiveness through data-informed analysis, benchmarking, and strategic interventions. Enhances productivity, collaboration, and decision‑making by leveraging...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Outsidecapital Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year

    Job DescriptionClient Summary:Our client is a prominent and dynamic player within the consumer goods sector, renowned for its commitment to innovation and market leadership. They operate in a fast-paced environment, consistently striving to enhance their operational efficiency and foster a culture of continuous improvement. With a significant national...


  • Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, South Africa Liberty Group South Africa Full time R600 000 - R1 200 000 per year

    About the RoleAre you passionate about shaping future-ready organisations through data-driven design and agile, people-centred solutions? We're on the lookout for a dynamic Organisation Effectiveness Specialist to join our Organisational Effectiveness CoE within the People and Culture teamPurposeIn this role, you'll be instrumental in operationalising OE...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Sanlam Full time

    Who are we? Sanlam Developing Markets [SDM] (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited) is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market. It aims to understand the unique requirements of clients and offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions that cover needs such as...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa FirstRand Corporate Centre Full time

    Job title : Senior Organisational Effectiveness Specialist Apply Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : December 25, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Job Summary To drive organisational effectiveness through data-informed analysis, benchmarking, and strategic interventions. Enhances productivity, collaboration, and...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Sanlam Full time

    **Who are we?** Sanlam Developing Markets [SDM] (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited) is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market. It aims to understand the unique requirements of clients and offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions that cover needs such as...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa FirstRand Corporate Centre Full time

    A leading financial services organization in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Organisational Effectiveness Specialist to enhance productivity and drive strategic workforce planning. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 7+ years of experience in organisational effectiveness, and strong analytical skills using tools like Power BI. This role includes...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Firstrand Corporate Centre Full time

    A leading financial services institution is seeking a Senior Organisational Effectiveness Specialist in Johannesburg to enhance productivity and strategic HR interventions through data analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree related to Organisational Psychology or Business Analytics and at least 7 years of relevant experience....


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Whizants (Pty) Ltd. Full time

    Overview Our client is seeking a dynamic and strategic Organisational Effectiveness Lead to drive human capital initiatives that enhance business performance through people. This role will lead Centres of Excellence with a systems thinking approach, ensuring the integration of people practices and consistently positive employee experiences. The successful...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Afro Miaki Group Full time

    **Learning & Development Promotion, Planning & Funding**: Conduct information sessions/road shows on available and/or new learning & development interventions as and when required. Formulate a business training calendar for regulatory and group trainings in line with approved workplace skills plans. Apprenticeships/Learnerships/Internships/Candidacy &...