Job Description

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.CORE PURPOSE OF JOBThe purpose of this job is to design and implement Organisational Development (OD) interventions, drive change management initiatives and projects that contribute to institutional effectiveness in support of the HR/OD strategy.KEY PERFORMANCE AREASBuild and maintain constructive relationships with key stakeholders across the institution to ensure effective Organisational Development support in response to current strategy and people challenges.
Design and facilitate integrated transformational organisational development interventions by applying or integrating best practice OD models, frameworks and methodology.
Actively seek to understand existing and new strategic and cultural issues and ensure the implementation of effective Organisational Development programmes and interventions to address the issues.
Contribute to enhancing and enabling the change and OD capacity in the institution, with an emphasis on enhancing the institutions capacity to transform sustainably.
Support the implementation of key change leadership initiatives aimed at transforming behaviours and contribute to a culture that is conducive to the achievement of institutional goals.
Design, source, implement and manage systems and processes for optimum organisational structure, including, Organisational structure design; Job Families, and Job Architecture.
Perform all administrative tasks within the scope of this job.CORE COMPETENCIESStrategic/tactical thinking
Tech-savvy or ability to embrace HR Technologies
Client service orientation
Planning and organising skills
Sound analytical and implementation skills
Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills & interpersonal skills
Strong relationship building skills
Project management
Change Management
InnovativeREQUIREMENTSA relevant Degree or Diploma (NQF 6) Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology.
5 years of experience in an HR environment, of which 3 years must be in Organisational Development. In addition to the above requirement, candidates who possess the specifications below will have an added advantage:
Employee engagement programmes
Successful application of various group process facilitation methodologies
Organisation Design
Exposure to HR in a Higher Education environment

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