Organisational Development Associate at GEMS

About the position

Introduction

The position of Organisational Development Associate is vacant. The Organisational Development Associate will report directly to the Organisational and Development Manager, and forms part of the Corporate Services Division. The position is permanent and is based at GEMS Head Office, Pretoria.

The total remuneration package will be between R 436 878 and R 546 167 per annum, based on skills and experience.

The closing date for applications will be Thursday, 11 September 2025.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Organisational Development Associate will be required to support the Organisational and Development Manager through the following KPA's:

Key Performance Areas (KPAs):

• Assist with Organisational Development (OD) projects.
• Support the delivery of culture change projects.
• Identify and recommend areas of improvement in OD activities.
• Coordinate employee surveys, facilitating focus groups and produce reports to summarise findings of research.
• Assist with coordination of engagement activities.
• Co-facilitate workshops.
• Assist in the development of communication for all change initiatives.
• Assist in the development of training manuals for change management.
• Assist in facilitation of implementation of change management initiatives.
• Assist in the development, coordination and monitoring of culture improvement initiatives.
• Assist in the design talent management solutions.
• Provide support in education and coaching management with implementing talent management process.
• Support in the design, development and implementation of the talent review process.
• Assist in the development, design and implementation of performance management.
• Assist in the benchmarking and researching of Performance Management tools.
• Quality assurance of performance scorecards.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Diploma/ Certificate in Organisational Development/ Human Resource Management/Human Resource.
• Development or any related qualification.
• Project Management Qualification (Will be an added advantage)
• Facilitation qualification (Will be an added advantage)
• Prosci Change Management Certification (Will be an added advantage)
• Minimum of 2- 5 years relevant work experience in Organisational Development.
• Extensive knowledge of Organisational Development methodologies.
• Change Management Knowledge.
• Excellent skills in dealing effectively with both individuals and groups of individuals at a full range of levels on a variety of work-related issues and influencing them to change their behaviour.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Be computer literate on an advanced level.
• Have a diligent work ethic with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and pro-active.
• Have Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability give advice and engage with various stakeholders.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure.
• Have an understanding of medical schemes industry.
• Results and target driven.

Interested?

GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity - submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.

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GEMS adopts a hybrid work model.

GEMS is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with GEMS employment equity plan.

Successful candidates will be required to seek approval to conduct other work outside of GEMS.

GEMS Employees are required to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the organisation's paramount values: Excellence, Member Value, Integrity, Innovation, and Collaboration.