Organisational Design Specialist
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Overview
The Organisational Design Specialist is responsible for administering and interpreting psychometric assessments, making recommendations based on these assessments, and supporting the OD Manager in various organizational development initiatives. The role includes updating assessment databases, facilitating team-building sessions, providing analytical support for talent management processes, and ensuring compliance with South African labor legislation.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential)
- BCom/BA Degree in Industrial Psychology or similar (Essential)
- Registered with the HPCSA as Psychometrist (Essential)
- Registered with the HPCSA as a Psychologist (Advantageous)
- 5 years’ experience in Organisational development/design and Psychometric Assessments in a mid-sized organisation (Essential)
- Specific specialist experience in at least 2 of the following functions (Essential): End to end Psychometrics, Performance management, Talent Management, Succession Management
- Aviation experience (Advantageous)
Responsibilities
- Administer, score, interpret and provide detailed feedback on psychometric assessments for various purposes in accordance with HPCSA guidelines
- Make recommendations based on the job profile and assessment outcome
- Update Assessment Matrix where applicable
- Maintain and update the Assessment database
- Assist OD Manager to facilitate team building sessions
- Provide analytical support to succession and talent management processes
- Compile and update talent information databases and ensure data integrity
- Generate analytics and reports for Manager and Senior Manager review
- Conduct research on assessment and talent best practice
- Support and advise stakeholder/s on the implementation of OD processes where applicable
- Provide input and assistance to the OD Manager on the design of project road-maps
- Contribute to the development and implementation of various frameworks within OD
- Compile reports on the effectiveness of OD interventions
- Assist with data gathering, diagnostics, and preparation of project materials for OD interventions
- Prepare organograms, project trackers, and progress reports
- Contribute insights into process improvements and monitor outcomes
- Conduct job analysis and provide SME guidance regarding job profiles
- Ensure that job profiles are compiled within set requirements for all changed/new positions in the structure
- Ensure consultation and communication processes take place
- Provide expert advice and amend organisational structures where required
- Obtain approval and input on all structure changes from OD Manager and other critical stakeholders
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment with job architecture and updated career paths
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to gather job profiling and assessment information
- Coordinate with external service providers where required
- Ensure all work complies with South African labour legislation (EEA, BCEA, LRA, POPIA)
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