Organisational Effectiveness Specialist

1 week ago

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

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 Description:

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 organization'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 organizational 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 programs, collaborating with regional HR and external partners to foster a healthy and resilient workforce.
  • Design and manage organizational development programs 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, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement, providing actionable insights to leadership.
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder relationships to ensure successful delivery of organizational 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, organizational design, organizational 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 organizational design, including role profiling, workforce planning, or process optimization.
  • 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.

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