(1284) Change Management Practitioner (x2)-PSISD

Brief Description

The main purpose of this position is to diagnose, design, implement and assess change management strategies and plans in support of organisational projects and programmes within the Prudential Authority (PA), ensuring quality, sustainability and that the benefits of medium to high organisational change initiatives materialise. 

Detailed Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Apply a structured change management approach and methodology for the people impact of implementing organisational projects as developed by the PA. 
• Influence and participate in pre-planning activities and provide change management input to ensure change-related impacts are considered when planning the approaches of multiple projects. 
• Diagnose, design, develop, integrate and assess change plans and execute deliverables aligned to the project plans of multiple projects. 
• Conduct assessments (readiness, impact and training) of multiple projects and analyse and interpret the results thereof, providing recommendations/interventions and reports and executing approved interventions to assist stakeholder decision-making. 
• Develop and implement a comprehensive stakeholder engagement and communication, leadership alignment and resistance management plans that are aligned to the project plans for multiple projects. 
• Review and prioritise existing training plans across multiple projects and identify gaps therein, develop and implement an appropriate training plan, assess the impact of training and provide recommendations. 
• Prioritise the delivery of change initiatives to manage change saturation and the risks and dependencies of multiple projects. 
• Develop analytical change reports, identify goals and metrics and make recommendations to guide, advise and influence decision-making.
• Administer a monitoring system that tracks the adoption, utilisation and proficiency of individual changes. 
• Coach business owners, managers and teams through change. 
• Determine the impact of change management initiatives, identify gaps and develop alternative strategies and interventions as needed. 
• Facilitate the development of the post-implementation model and support, and communicate this to stakeholders. 

Job Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Behavioural Science, Communications or a related field; 
• a minimum of five to eight years’ work experience; 
• relevant change management certification; 
• change management theory and practice; and
• change management consulting experience on projects in a multi-functional organisation.

Additional Requirements Include:

• experience in: 
• project compliance management; 
• project change management;
• project planning; 
• project reporting;
• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• communication management knowledge and skill;
• stakeholder management knowledge and skill;
• conceptual thinking skills;
• effective communication skills;
• analytical and problem-solving skills;
• systemic thinking skills; and
• facilitation skills. 

In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her experience and competence.

About Sarb

Primary mandate of the SARB

Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:

The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.

The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.

What We Do

Monetary Policy

The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inflation low and steady.

Financial Stability

The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance financial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system.

Prudential Regulation

The Prudential Authority regulates financial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support financial stability.

Financial Markets

Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.

Financial Surveillance

The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.

Payments And Settlements

The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa’s modern financial system.

Statistics

The SARB provides important economic and financial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.

Research

Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, financial stability, banking and emerging trends in finance. Our research supports policy decision-making.

Banknotes And Coin

The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.