Job Description

Closing Date 2023/10/06
Reference Number VWS231002-2
Job Title OD and Engagement Consultant - (PA 1343)
Job Type Permanent
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Eastern Cape
Location - Town / City Kariega
Type of Position:

Based in Kariega (B-Plant) and reporting into the Leadership Academy structure, the incumbent is responsible for developing, implementing and tracking various organisational development, culture and engagement initiatives across all levels of the organisation to drive improved levels of employee engagement.
and Responsibilities

StimmungsBarometer (StiBa)

• Plan and co-ordinate the execution of the annual VW Group StiBa survey process at Volkswagen Group South Africa

• Coach and advise VWSA managers and organisational units (OUxe2x80x99s) on the StiBa process xe2x80x93 including communication, preparation to review of results and team follow-up processes

• Design and facilitate audience appropriate StiBa results discussions and team interactions for VWSA team units

• Guide VWSA Leadership on compiling, capturing, actioning and monitoring compulsory StiBa Action Plans on the central Group StiBa[M] portal

• Effectively prepare written reports and perform analyses to communicate StiBa results at various forums

• Co-ordinate the distribution of appropriate communication plans and campaigns to ensure uniform StiBa messaging and synchronized exposure throughout the organisation, with due consideration to Group StiBa CI indicators and tonality

• Serve as local contact and liaison with central VWAG StiBa Group network on matters related to local StiBa survey processes

Organisational Development

• Facilitate learning, OD, culture and engagement initiatives using a variety of learning methodologies

• Consult pro-actively with line management and organisational units to identify underlying team and organizational culture/ climate factors that may enhance or detract from the teamxe2x80x99s group cohesion and engagement

• Design and facilitate relevant in-house organisational culture and engagement events (e.g. team discussions, engagement workshops, away days) to grow and build employee engagement

• Provide support to the Volkswagen Assessment Centre department and associated processes

• Compile and distribute communication packages by working collaboratively with the Internal Communications department to ensure effective communication of organisational culture and engagement processes to the organisation

• Monitor the relevant departmental budgets through forecasting, tracking and reconciling expenditure against planned spend and pro-actively following up on out-ofxe2x80x93line situations

Education and Experience

• Hold a formal 3 year Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree from a recognised tertiary institution, preferably with majors in Human Resource Management/ Industrial Psychology/ Organisational Development. Additional professional registration/ accreditation status as Industrial Psychologist and/ or certified coach will carry a distinct advantage

• A minimum of 3 - 5 years in the field of Human Resource Management, ideally gained within one or more of the following HR fields; Training and Development, HR Consulting/ Business Partnering, Assessment and Diagnostics

Skills, Attributes & Other requirements

ESSENTIAL:

• Have solid knowledge and understanding of employee engagement/ motivation methodologies, concepts, techniques and tools
• Possess knowledge and understanding of change management processes
• In addition to excellent verbal and written communication skills, display good interpersonal skills with strong networking, partnering and relationship-building skills
• Model the organizationxe2x80x99s values and demonstrate the ability to establish personal credibility quickly and build trust with colleagues and teams across all levels
• Present with well-developed facilitation skills and exhibit a passion for team coaching
• Present with the appropriate level of emotional maturity and have the capacity to mediate and manage conflict situations constructively
• Present with sound project management skills and possess strong organisational and time management skills to manage parallel projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Demonstrate analytical skills with keen attention to detail
• Have the ability to manage budgets, control financial administration and monitor expenditure
• Display a high level of energy, work commitment, initiative and resourcefulness
• Be a pragmatic, solution-oriented self-starter with the ability to adapt easily to changing priorities and business needs
• Be willing and able to work outside of normal office hours in accordance with business needs/ customer area requirements
• Be willing and able to travel locally and abroad in the ambit of the position
• Be fully proficient in MS Office (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet) with astute report preparation/ presentation skills

Policy

Volkswagen Group South Africa is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally, this includes persons with disabilities. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports the achievement of our Employment Equity goals.

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