Value Initiative Specialist

Job Requisition Details

REQ#135968

Location: Sandton, Johannesburg

Closing Date: 13 October 2024

Talent Acquisition: Bongiwe Mchunu

Job Family

Career Stream

Leadership Pipeline

FAIS Affected

Job Purpose

To effectively lead and execute organisational change initiatives, ensuring seamless transition to new processes, systems, or structures. This role will require strategic planning, stakeholder management, and project execution skills to drive successful change implementation.

Job Responsibilities

Change Management Strategy Development:

• Develop comprehensive change management strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
• Identify potential resistance to change and develop mitigation plans.
• Assess the impact of change on employees and stakeholders.

Identify and leverage synergies across change management projects:

• Map overlapping areas and identify where they intersect and have similar goals
• Create unified plans that leverage synergies across projects, optimize resources, minimize duplication and maximise impact
• Analyse roles and areas impacted by change, create 1 plan for multiple changes.  

Project Management:

• Plan, execute, and monitor project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Manage project scope, risks, and issues.
• Facilitate project team meetings and decision-making processes.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Identify and engage key stakeholders throughout the change process.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and address concerns.
• Build relationships and foster collaboration among stakeholders.

Communication and Training:

• Develop and deliver effective communication plans to inform employees about change initiatives.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop training programs to equip employees with the necessary skills and knowledge.

Performance Measurement and Evaluation:

• Track project progress and measure performance against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Evaluate the effectiveness of change initiatives and identify areas for improvement.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

Essential Certifications

Minimum Experience Level

• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience as a senior Project Manager/ Financial Officer / Snr MIS Analyst / BI Analyst 2 / Snr Sourcing Manager with proven MIS and Financial Modelling experience and a fair understanding of management knowledge

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Behavioural Competencies