Manager: Organisational Effectiveness

Job Reference Number: R955A

Department: Human Resources Directorate

Business Unit

Industry: Management Consulting

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

The SAMRC seeks to appoint a Manager: Organisational Effectiveness within the Human Resources Department, based at our Head Office in Parow, Cape Town.

Reporting to the Executive Director: Human Resources, the Manager: Organisational Effectiveness provides strategic leadership and oversight of Organisational Development (OD), Human Resource Business Partnering (HRBP), and supports HR Operations to ensure alignment between organisational strategy and the people management agenda.

The incumbent will drive organisation-wide effectiveness through workforce transformation, leadership development, organisational design, culture enhancement, and change management initiatives that strengthen institutional capability, leadership effectiveness, and sustainable talent pipelines.

As a senior strategic advisor, the role provides expert guidance to Executive Management on integrated talent management, organisational performance, governance, leadership development, and change initiatives that support the SAMRC's scientific, operational, and strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities Areas will include the following

• Enterprise Organisational Effectiveness and Strategic Workforce Design
• Strategic HR Business Partnering and Executive Advisory
• Performance, Talent and Leadership Sustainability
• Governance, Risk, Compliance and HR Analytics
• HR Operations Integration and Service Excellence
• Institutional Change Management

Core Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field
• Professional registration with the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) or an equivalent recognized professional body.
• Minimum of 10 years' progressive Human Resource experience.
• At least 2-3 years' experience managing and leading teams

Added Advantage

• Higher Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma in Organisational Development
• Accredited Executive Management Coaching qualification
• Minimum of 5 years' expereince in a senior Organisational Development or HR Business Partner leadership role.
• Experience within the public sector, research environment, or higher education sector will be advantageous

Closing Date

• 07 July 2026

The SAMRC offers a highly competitive, all-inclusive remuneration package, which is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications