Independent Contractor – Organizational Development Specialist
Independent Contractor – Organizational Development Specialist
6 months fixed term contract
Human Resources Department
Based at Head Office
Salary Negotiable
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications:
- National Diploma/Degree in Industrial Psychology / Behavioural Sciences / Human Resources / or any other relevant qualification majoring Organisational Development (NQF Level 6/7) and is SAQA aligned.
Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing impactful Organisational Development Strategies, 5 of which must be operating at management level.
- 2 – 3 years’ experience in Organisational Review projects
- Proven track record of crafting and executing effective organisational effectiveness, culture change and change management strategies.
- Minimum 2 years of development of Service Delivery Models, Business Process Management
- Experience in organisational design and relevant tools such as Visio or Org Plus Exposure to human capital management system.
- Experience in developing Job Descriptions will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and Competencies/skills:
- Group facilitation.
- Change management,
- Computer literacy.
- Program and project management.
- Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Strategic thinking ability
- Sound stakeholder relations
Personal Attributes:
- Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
- Ability to analyse problems, identify solutions and take appropriate action, resolve conflicts using independent judgment and decision-making processes.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, the Board, and the public.
- Integrity and honesty; detail oriented; creative and innovative; ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES:
- Provide Project Management services to the Organisational Review Project.
- Ensure the development and implementation of a change and communication plan for the duration of the project.
- Oversee the rollout and implementation of a Culture Audit Plan.
- Facilitate the audit of all Business Processes and support MANCO in identifying those that need improvements.
- Develop a Service Delivery Model in alignment with the organisational Strategic Plan.
- Facilitate an organisational structure benchmarking exercise.
- To develop an aspirational and futuristic organizational structure following proper design principles.
- Conduct and moderate grading of jobs.
- Review and develop new Job Descriptions.
- Confirm the skills of the current workforce for migration purposes.
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/ or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favorably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, & certified ID copy of not older than 6 months and two most recent and relevant references to the Human Resources Manager at No. 6 Lancaster Road Vincent or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za. Closing date: 21 September 2023.
