Manager - Organisational Development & Skills Development

Job Purpose

To Manage, plan and implement all aspects of OD and Skills Development that support the Human Capital strategy.

Key Performance Areas

Organisational Development

• Develop and implement an organisational development intervention that will support the implementation of the Human Capital strategy
• Ensure Organisational effectiveness from a people perspective
• Analyse processes and procedures from a people and performance point of view
• Act as a change agent providing the support and mechanism to implement major changes to the operations of the business
• Define and develop a learning and development strategy for the business
• Develop and implement OD interventions and programs
• Develop and implement Leadership competency framework and interventions to capacitate organisational Leadership
• Develop and implement appropriate performance management policies, systems and procedures that will ensure quality performance planning and development practices across the company including the development/recommendation of optimal enabling technologies for the management of performance
• Develop and implement organisational competency Framework in line with the organisation’s vision and strategy
• Develop and implement appropriate talent management approach for the organisation
• Analyse divisional processes and procedures from a people and performance point of view
• Ensure that all leaders and future leaders have the necessary skills to succeed
• Develop an approach to communicate and entrench organisational values
• Implement succession management
• Executes engagement and organisational culture initiatives/events/programs for all employees to cultivate a positive organisational culture
• Advise and ensure that an appropriate organisational structure is in place to meet organizational goals

Skills Development

• Manage and ensure Talent Pipeline (Bursaries Programmes, Learnerships and Trainee Programmes) that support organisational Transformation strategy
• Manage and Ensure alignment of Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Plans with the business objective of the organisation
• Manage and maintain Skills Development Committee
• Develop and drive the implementation of Workplace Skills Plan and audit models to identify competencies, knowledge and talent gaps and develop and recommend specific programmes
• Drive the implementation of the bursary, mentorship and related programmes

Manage Internal Controls and Operations

• Maintain a sound budget that improves efficiency and effectiveness
• Comply with PFMA Budgeting requirement
• Develop and manage the OD budget in line with the annual HR deliverables and organisational strategy
• Responsible for the efficient, and effective control and management of the Department’s budget and expenditure
• Ensure correct supply chain processes are followed when procuring goods and services
• Report on all aspects relating to budgets for the Department
• Overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Department’s assets
• Manage department’s risks
• Identify, own and manage risks arising from operational OD & Skills development interventions
• Improving internal systems and controls within the OD & Skills development department
• Compile departmental and monthly reports

People Management

• Manage direct reports and ensure that performance management processes are implemented. Conduct reviews on the performance of each employee
• Ensure coaching, mentorship and development of all direct reports
• Ensure safety measures within area of responsibility
• Hold regular meetings to ensure alignment and delivery of HR objectives

Project Management

• Successfully Manage HR Projects and ensure that all deadlines are met
• Plan resources to ensure successful execution of projects

Minimum Requirements

Education

• NQF level 7 HRM / Industrial Psychology qualification or equivalent qualification

Ideal

• Postgraduate Degree in Social Sciences/Industrial Psychology
• Driver’s licence

Experience

• 5 Years Training, OD and Change Management experience
• 5 years Management experience

Skills

• Strong Written and Oral Communication skills, including presentation skills
• Excellent influence and interpersonal skills
• Facilitation
• Project Management
• Exceptional Change Management