Change Management Specialist

About the position

The purpose of this role is to develop and implement change management strategies, frameworks, and tools that maximise employee adoption and usage of required changes. These responsibilities also include plans and efforts to anticipate and minimize resistant behaviours from employees and stakeholders who are impacted by the changes enabling company to achieve organisational effectiveness
JOB DESCRIPTION

•  Developing a Change Management strategy aligned to the Human Capital and organisational strategy.
• Create tailored change management plans and methodologies to align with Human Capital and organizational goals and metrics.
• Develop annual APP deliverables aligned to the HC Strategy. Monitor and implement the objectives and initiatives outlined in the strategy and APP.
• Provide support to the Executive: Human Capital in the delivery of key projects.
• Manage and lead the review and implementation of Organisational Change Management projects and other initiatives.
• Conduct organizational readiness assessments to identify challenges and opportunities for implementing change initiatives. Manage end-to-end Change Management interventions within the organisation
• Implement and monitor all change management training and development interventions.
• Conduct research and benchmark HC processes to ensure that the organisation is up to date with best practices and innovations in the change management environment.
• Develop and deliver training plans to prepare employees for new processes and systems.
• Use metrics to evaluate the success of change initiatives and refine strategies for continuous improvement.
• Guide executives and managers on effective change management principles and decision-making processes.
• Offer insights on effective change management principles to leaders and project managers
• Develop and manage the change management budget in line with annual HC deliverables and organisational strategy.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures of Supply Chain Management, the PFMA and National Treasury regulations.
• Work closely with stakeholders, including team members and executives, to drive alignment and support.
• Build a change ambassadors team
• Coach, mentor and develop change ambassadors to address deficits in performance and skills gaps.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure adherence to SLAs. Participate in organisational committees to ensure that change management is represented in enterprise-wide projects.
• Develop and execute strategies to communicate effectively with employees and stakeholders.
• Address employee concerns and foster a culture of innovation and adaptability.
• Manage and oversee change management projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with timelines and budgets. Participate in organisational committees to ensure that change management is represented in enterprise-wide projects

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualification

• Degree or / Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Manager, Industrial Psychology or relevant / NQF Level 7 qualification

Added Advantage:

• Master’s degree in human resources management or industrial psychology 
• Certification in Project Management  
• Certified Change Management Qualification e.g. Prosci

Work Experience

• Organisational Change Management - 7 to 10 years
• Project Management - 5 years
• Human Resource Management (Added Advantage) - 5 years
• Organisational development, talent management, leadership framework, performance & development management systems(Added Advantage) - 5 years

Desired Skills:

• Judgment and Decision making
• Problem solving and analysis
• Teamwork and Collaboration