Job Description

Company DescriptionStandard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities - plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.To provide efficient and effective Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) management advisory services to support the achievement of the bank's strategy, manage and implement the Bank's DEI strategy for designated Business Units and support designated areas in developing and implementing Employment Equity (EE) Plans and targets, to support the achievement of the SBSA's strategy and meet compliance and legal requirements across geographies, cultures, local business and social contexts.QualificationsMinimum qualifications
Degree in Business Commerce, Human Resources, Social Science or equivalent.Experience required

• Minimum of 8-10 years demonstrated relevant organisational development experience in a consulting or large, multinational organisation demanding a high level of strategic business partner support.
• Must have proven experience of working in a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Employment Equity specialist position designing fit-for-purpose DEI solutions,

with effective track record of driving projects within business areas related to DEI topics.

• Ability to guide and support designated Business Units/Group Functions in implementing the bank's DEI strategy.
• Prior experience in guiding and advising designated business areas on specific interventions to drive the establishment of an inclusive culture, in line with the Group DEI Strategy and objectives.
• Ability to guide, facilitate, establish and advise on regulatory compliance of Diversity and Inclusion Forums and ensure their effectiveness within the designated business areas.
• Manage, coordinate and monitor the development and implementation of Employment Equity (EE) action plans for the designated Business Units/Group Functions.
• Must be able to manage and guide designated business areas to ensure compliance with provisions of the EE Act and aligned with Standard Bank DEI Strategy and targets.
• Ability to partner with People & Culture Business Partners and CoEs, to develop and implement measures to deal with barriers to Employment Equity, including programmes for driving awareness, accommodating employees with disabilities, supporting gender equity and other relevant diversity issues.
• Prior experience in assisting stakeholders to turn DEI strategies into actionable and measurable initiatives tailored for different cultures, local business and social contexts, monitor progress and adjust where required to ensure that initiatives are tailored and enabled to build appropriate inclusive, equitable and diverse workplaces within SBSA.
• Must have experience focusing on partnering with business stakeholders, taking a commercial approach, using data & insights.
• Experience within a multinational company working with and influencing senior management teams on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion matters in a complex environment.

Additional InformationBehavioural Competencies

• Upholding Standards
• Taking Action
• Providing Insights
• Establishing Rapport
• Embracing Change
• Team Working

Technical Competencies

• Inclusive Facilitation
• Change Enablement
• Compliance
• Decision Making
• Business Acumen (P&C)

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