Job Description

Responsible for implementing organisational effectiveness strategies focusing on innovative and holistic organisational design processes, employee engagement, change management programmes, culture awareness to create a workplace reflecting ARC's values

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To drive the Organisation Effectiveness (OE) agenda and to provide subject matter expertise and guidance to the HR teams as required. To support and enable the effective management of organisational design and change management strategic objectives through identifying and leading the development and implementation of OE projects and initiatives that will include, amongst others, organisation design and diagnosis, data analytics, organisation effectiveness & efficiency, maintenance of organisational job architecture as well as change and cultural transformation. Guide the development of a comprehensive change management strategy and framework that is tailored to ARC's needs and objectives. Work closely with project teams to ensure the successful execution of change initiatives, monitoring progress, and adjusting strategies as needed. Conduct readiness assessments to evaluate an organisation's preparedness for change, identifying potential barriers and resistance. Develop clear and effective communication plans that inform employees about changes, timelines, and the rationale behind them. Collect and analyse feedback from employees and stakeholders, adjusting change strategies to improve effectiveness. Ensure the departmental structures across ARC support the achievement of strategic objectives through continuous consultation and monitoring. Drive the communication, understanding and adoption of organisational design principles and policies (job architecture principles, naming convention principles, organisational design principles, levels of work principles). Review workforce planning, staff establishment and costing thereof for alignment with strategy and budget. Oversight into maintenance and system management of the staff establishment and develop procedure for management of org structure changes.



Bachelor's Degree or NQF-Level 7 qualification in Human resources, Human Behavioral Sciences Industrial Psychology or related field. Postgraduate qualification in the relevant field will be an added advantage. 8-10 years-experience in Human Resource field at Management level. 5-7 experience in change management and organisational effectiveness role.

Enquiries:

Ms Lekanka Semenya arcrecruitment@arc.agric.za

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR 24 DECEMBER 2025

Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position. Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance, competency/leadership assessments and preference will be given to designated groups (including people with disabilities) in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months' probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.



Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver's license) and at least three contactable referees must be attached on the form.



SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company has the right not to appoint.