Head: Change Management





Operating Division:Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM)


Employee Group:Permanent


Department:TR-PMM-Change Management Centrl/Cont-PKT


Location:Parktown


Reporting To:General Manager: People Mngmnt & Culture


Grade:C


Reference:req4476











The closing date is on . It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.



Position Purpose
•To lead the development, implementation of the change management strategy for TRIM as an organization. To position and enable the business through continuous change and transformation which includes people, processes, technologies and methodologies•Responsible for the development and execution of a structured approach to change management and transformation which will enable TRIM to effectively define and manage outcomes, mitigate risks, assess organisational dynamics and develop the cultural agility that the organisational change requires.



Position Outputs
1. Lead and support various business strategies, policies, practices and initiatives that are designed to ensure that Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager’s working environment is supportive of efforts to contribute and achieve the business objective.2. Establish the strategy and approach to ensure the continued development improvement and ownership of TRIM’s organisational change management and transformation methodology for use with all organisational business processes and information technology changes across the organisation.3. Champion the change management and transformation practice by guiding, educating, and coaching executives, leaders and employees at all levels on organisational change management strategies and techniques to most effectively deliver a comprehensive and sustained change.4. Create and implement change management plans that minimise employee resistance, maximize employee engagement and ignite new behaviours and thinking of the employees that will make TRIM deliver different types of experience and service to its customers.5. Design and implement in collaboration with people management initiatives relating to culture/climate improvement that support the organisational objective.6. Develop a feedback mechanism at strategic touch points to facilitate open discussions on organizational improvement opportunities and planned business re-engineering projects.7. Conduct research within TRIM and externally gather information, analyze trends impacting on business transformation and develop corrective interventions.8. Develop and manage execution of the TRIM employee engagement and communication plans targeted at all employee levels and stakeholder groups through an integrated, dynamic and multi-channel strategy.9. Develop and enable capability across the organisation through train the trainer programs to enable TRIM to develop and manage own culture and change engagement improvement plans.10. Collaborate with and build relationships with Transnet Group change and other functional ODs to enable strategic design and implementation of culture and change initiatives.11. Develop and execute annual budgets and proposals, timelines, and creative design to increase employee engagement and sustain the employee brand and organisation culture.12. Conduct monitoring and evaluation of the change and culture initiatives and the impacts thereof.



Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications, Experience and Inherent Job Requirements
• B-degree in e.g. Human / Social Sciences, Business degree with
Organisational Development
• Post-graduate qualification would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10-12 ears’ experience in Organisational Transformation
within large organisations with a complex operations of which at least 5
years at a senior managerial level;
• Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of finances as per the
National Credit Act Amendment 19.
• Must undergo Lifestyle Audit

Standard Requirements
• Drivers’ license code 8
• Travel as required by the business



Competencies
•Strategic Thinking: Formulates strategies and business plans to achieve the overall organisations direction
•Commercial Awareness: Keeps abreast of internal and external factors that can impact the business
•Innovating: Generates new ideas or solutions by thinking "outside of the box"; reviews current processes or systems and identifies ways to optimise them
•Inspiring People: Leads by example. Inspires, motivates and empowers team members to do their best.
•Managing Talent: Provides clear direction and sets performance standards/requirements for the team.
•Leading Change: Leads and directs change initiatives.
•Embracing Diversity: Leads and promotes equal opportunity and has an appreciation for diversity in the workplace.
•Lead Business Performance: Leads the business to be more efficient and effective
•Strategic Decision Making: Is decisive and takes full accountability for decisions
•Business Acumen: Understands and deal with various business situation using obtained knowledge and a broad spectrum of expertise
•Analysing: Thinks in a systemic way but is open to new approaches
•Communicating Effectively: Communicates the business strategy and objectives in a clear and manner.
•Collaborating and Networking: Build wide and effective relationships with people inside and outside of the organisation to help achieve the organisations goals and objectives
•Service Orientated: Leads by example; strives for a customer centric culture where everyone acts with the customer in mind
•Persuading and Influencing: Is able to persuade and influence those around him/her for the benefit of achieving the organisations/department goals and objectives. Identifies and influences key decision makers using strong persuasive techniques and creates a strong personal impression that leads to buy in from others
•Leading Governance: Always work in the best interest of the organisation and aligns business practices to the ethical obligations and good corporate governance.
•Leading Safety Practice: Leads safety practices by communicating, enforcing and supporting all safety standards and activities.
•Leading Risk Management: Identifies areas of risks and implements corrective actions to mitigate the impact of risks to ensure overall sustainability.
•Learning and Applying Expertise: Dedicated to continuous learning and self-improvement
•Resilience: Manages pressure effectively and copes well with criticism and setbacks.


Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.


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