About the position
FUTURE PLANNING AND RESILIENCE - ORGANISATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS AND INNOVATION
SENIOR ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER: TALENT MANAGEMENT
TCOE SALARY COMMENCING R1 071 429 PER ANNUM - REF NO: FPR 16/26
We are seeking an Organisational Development professional who thinks systemically and innovates with purpose. This role focuses on shaping future-ready capability, evolving modern talent programmes, and partnering with managers to unlock talent that delivers meaningful impact for our communities and advances the City's Vision 2025 - a thriving city of hope.
Requirements:
- Relevant three-year tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management or a BCom degree with Human Resources as a major (Relevant postgraduate degree preferable)
- Five (5) years or more experience as an Organisational Development, Talent Management, or Senior HR Practitioner
- Experience within a large complex organisation, with specific focus on connecting People Strategy to Talent Management and Talent Development is preferred
- A valid driver's licence is recommended
- Intermediate proficiency in the use of Microsoft 365 applications (including SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).
Key performance areas:
- Advise HR Business Partners and line management on the development and implementation of Strategic Workforce Plans and workforce gap mitigation
- Analyse workforce data and scenarios to identify trends, risks, and future capability requirements
- Support the implementation and maintenance of the organisation's Job Architecture and Competency Management Framework
- Develop and maintain career streams and progression ladders aligned to competencies, qualifications, and role complexity
- Advise and coach managers and HR Business Partners on career, talent, and succession management practices during Talent Reviews
- Interpret and advise on succession data, highlighting readiness levels, coverage gaps, and succession risks to inform leadership decisions
- Provide recommendations on improving talent and succession practices based on workforce and talent data
- Advise stakeholders using concise dashboards and insights to address talent risks and capability gaps.
Please apply online at [URL Removed] (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.
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Closing date: 22 May 2026
- Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
- Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
- Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
- Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
- Visit our website at [URL Removed]
- No late applications will be considered.
- If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- Human Resource Management
- Human Resources
- Talent Management
- Microsoft
