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

Job Description

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
Job Requirements

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

Please send your resume/CV