Organisational Effectiveness Strategist

3 weeks ago

Sandton, South Africa FirstRand Bank Limited Full time

**Job Overview**

FirstRand Bank Limited is seeking an exceptional organisational effectiveness strategist to drive cultural transformation and boost business performance across the organisation. This leadership role will focus on developing and implementing initiatives that enhance organisational effectiveness, work with senior leaders to develop a strong cultural foundation, and facilitate transformative change in collaboration with Group Centres of Expertise.

RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact. United by our proud heritage, strong ethics, and philosophy of Traditional values, we strive for excellence in everything we do.

As an organisational effectiveness strategist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation. You will be responsible for assessing and enhancing our organisational culture, driving effective change, and ensuring that our employees are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a rapidly changing business environment.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading successful cultural and business transformation initiatives in complex organisational environments. You will possess strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. A strong understanding of organisational design principles and methodologies, with a focus on cultural enhancement, is also essential.

We offer a competitive salary of **R1,200,000 - R1,500,000** per annum, commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical aid, life insurance, and a pension fund contribution. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of professionals who are passionate about driving change and improving organisational performance.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Develop and implement comprehensive organisational development strategies that align with the bank's strategic objectives and promote a high-performance culture.
  • Conduct assessments of the current organisational culture and structure, identifying strengths and areas for improvement to support employee engagement and performance.
  • Champion initiatives that reinforce the bank's core values and desired culture, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Collaborate with Group Centres of Expertise to integrate best practices in organisation development, organisation design, culture, change, and employee engagement into the cultural framework.
  • Lead efforts to gather and analyse employee feedback, utilising insights to inform and refine cultural initiatives.
  • Where required, oversee the redesign of organisational structures to enhance agility, collaboration across boundaries, and optimisation across business units.
  • Work closely with senior leaders to define roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines that reflect strategic priorities and support effective decision-making.
  • Leverage data-driven insights to guide organisational design and workforce planning initiatives.
  • Support business transformation initiatives that enhance operational optimisation, client service, and overall profitability.
  • Develop and implement robust change management strategies that facilitate smooth transitions during periods of organisational change, ensuring minimal disruption.
  • Engage with key stakeholders to communicate the vision, benefits, and progress of transformation efforts, ensuring alignment and support at all levels.

**Requirements**

  • Relevant Honours degree, preferably a master's degree in human resources, business administration, organisational psychology, or a related field.
  • 8-10 years of experience in organisational development, change management, or a related area, preferably within the financial services sector.
  • Proven track record of leading successful cultural and business transformation initiatives in complex organisational environments.
  • Strong understanding of organisational design principles and methodologies, with a focus on cultural enhancement.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

**What We Offer**

  • Competitive salary of **R1,200,000 - R1,500,000** per annum, commensurate with experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical aid, life insurance, and a pension fund contribution.
  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic team of professionals who are passionate about driving change and improving organisational performance.

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