Organisational Development Specialist

Durban University of Technology (DUT) is located on the warm east coast of South Africa. It sprawls over seven (7) campuses in tropical and picturesque Durban, and in Pietermaritzburg, with its undulating hills that flow over from the Drakensberg Mountain.

According to our ENVISION2030 strategy, DUT’s DNA has two strands, namely ‘people-centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’. These are interwoven intrinsically by a number of double pairs consisting of ‘values and principles’ that bind our double-helix together. The extrinsic expression of our DNA is via The DUT-Way; which demonstrates our collective character and behaviour.

The University’s ultimate goal is to contribute towards improving the lives and livelihoods of all its people, both internal and external. DUT consistently strives towards excellence and greatness in teaching-learning and in research-innovation; something that has been recognized recently when The Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings placed DUT within the top 500 of universities in the world and within the top 5 universities in South Africa. The enactment of these internationally recognized strengths is demonstrated in our impactful engagement internally and externally in service of our localities, the region and the country at large.

Human Capital Services

Post: Organisational Development Specialist
(Ref: 20000942)

Minimum Requirements:

• NQF Level 7 in Human Resources Management OR Industrial Psychology, OR related field
• 5 to 7 Experience in organisational development & design, process mapping/design/re-engineering,
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in the planning, co-ordination and implementation of change management initiatives

Key Competencies:

• Experience in organisational development, and design
• Experience in organisational efficiency and process redesign
• Experience in the implementation of change management models / frameworks across all organisational levels
• Knowledge of Employee Equity and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment legislation
• Experience in measuring and promoting employee engagement
• Knowledge of Human Resources Systems and other people/project management software
• Proficient in MS word and MS Excel (Advanced)
• Advanced facilitation skills

Training and Knowledge (Should the current incumbent leave)

• Sound knowledge of the relevant legislation applicable to OD and Change/Transformation
• Knowledge of DUT values, culture and employee value proposition
• Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities and outcomes
• Sound knowledge of the current and future practices in the business area to apply to the best interest of the Institution
• Knowledge and understanding of strategies, policies and procedures applicable to the specific work environment to ensure that work outcomes are compliant to the policies and procedures

Summary of Duties:

Organisational Development (OD) Strategy, Framework and Policies

• Provide input into the OD strategy, framework, methodologies and operational plan
• Apply various organisational diagnostic processes within organisational design, workforce planning and business process mapping to identify opportunities to enhance organisational efficiency
• Implement the various initiatives / processes contained in the OD plan in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. Monitor and report on progress
• Advise the Head OD and Talent Management of latest trends, methodologies and practices within OD and change management

Organisational Design, Competency Management and Organisational efficiency

• Review organisational structures in collaboration with Line Managers in accordance with the agreed design architecture and principles. recommend changes to structures, competency requirements and roles to the Head OD and Talent Management
• Review and identify competency requirements, frameworks and libraries.
• Develop career path models to support the development of internal competencies and to promote the career aspirations of high potential individuals
• Provide input into workforce planning, consolidate workforce requirements and report findings to the head of the department

Change Management

• Support the head of the department with the proactive identification of opportunities to facilitate and embed change within DUT
• Plan and co-ordinate change management projects. Monitor adherence to timelines, specifications and budget
• Facilitate change management initiatives in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. Implement various change management approaches and methodologies as part of the change management process
• Review the success of change management initiatives, processes and methodologies and continuously seek to improve current practices and procedures
• Complete business process mapping in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Facilitate changes to create greater organisational efficiency
• Review the successful adoption and application of revised processes

Culture and Values

• Support the head of the department with the identification of opportunities to enhance understanding of and commitment to DUT’s values
• Utilize organisational culture diagnostic tools to access culture, assist with the formulation and facilitation of action plans. Monitor progress towards the achievement of the desired organisational culture
• Identify opportunities to integrate organisational values with current HR processes such as recruitment, onboarding, development, recognition and reward. Collaborate with HCS Business Partner Specialists to facilitate such integration
• Initiate and conduct culture workshops and provide feedback to Line Managers regarding opportunities to promote adherence to the DUT values

Employee Engagement and Satisfaction

• Assist with the planning and implementation of employee engagement surveys
• Facilitate feedback to stakeholders regarding the engagement levels of employees and assist with the identification of strategies and solutions to improve engagement levels in collaboration with HCS Business Partner Specialists and Line Managers
• Monitor the implementation of action plans and report progress to the head of the department

Reporting

• Report on OD and change related projects / initiatives in accordance with DUT’s reporting requirements
• Complete statutory reporting such as EE and BBB-EE forms

Contact Person: Miss. ZJ. Ngcobo

Status of Position: Permanent

Salary: Market related

Please complete an official application for employment form (downloadable from DUT career site) and send with a detailed CV as well as copies of ID, qualifications and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for.

Kindly note:

Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.

“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of the University’s equity policy” The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment.