Human Capital Business Transformation Lead at FirstRand Corporate Centre

Overview of the role and requirements:

• To lead the business-wide management of people changes associated with key strategic business transformation initiatives in partnership with business.
• Ensure that all Human Capital impacts and requirements for change are considered and the appropriate change management methodologies are adopted to enable a successful transformation with minimal disruption to client interactions and business operations

You will be responsible for:

• Manage expenditure planning and variances within approved budget parameters.
• Establish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders that support thought leadership, innovative and integrated practice solutions.
• Design and deliver customer service solutions, systems and interactions aligned to Organisational values and service standards that build the brand.
• Execute defined business strategy by translating it into the business operations.
• Communicate policy modification, objective achievement progress and critical success factors to impacted stakeholders.
• Ensure the development and implementation of multiple practices in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks.
• Identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives, driving best practice solutions.
• Be aware of, and responsive to local conditions Influence the development of appropriate organisational structures, capacity and delivery systems.
• Provide input into, and implement, corporate governance, compliance, integrity and ethics policies in are of accountability to identify and manage risk exposure.
• Stays abreast of relevant industry risk management best practices and legislative amendments and suggests ways to leverage these to ensure continuous improvement.
• Creates risk awareness and manages audit findings Participate in Group risk forums where required and cascades relevant information through team.
• Ensure integrated view and reporting of relevant business information.
• Analyse information to identify trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies for decision making purposes.
• Ensure reporting of identified inconsistencies or opportunities.
• Use the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success and realign tactical strategy implementation objectives appropriately.
• Brainstorm, identify, implement and drive innovative best practice ideas within the organisation to ensure increased efficiencies.
• Create and participate in specialist communities of practice and represents the organisation at Group and industry level to share best practice insights and solutions.
• Drive strategic projects, change management and platform integration across operations.
• Leverage Group capability to exploit opportunities.
• Ensure and encourage adherence to an operational framework of policies and procedures.
• Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and provide advice to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of local and global trends.
• Provide thought leadership and expertise.
• Partner with relevant stakeholders to understand and identify the relevant business transformation/s and develop appropriate change management initiatives and plans to address the holistic impact of people changes.
• Build effective relationships and work as part of a multidisciplinary team including but not limited to business leaders, technology leaders, Human Capital leaders, Organisation Development and design Specialists, Talent Specialists, Project Managers, Comms specialists and other Change resources.
• Build a community network of change management resources to drive adoption of common approaches and methodologies for people change.
• Work in collaboration with the FirstRand centre and relevant Human Capital Business Transformation resources to understand and manage enterprise-wide impacts of business transformation.
• Create and manage the relevant governance forums to manage business-wide people impacts of business transformation.
• Participate and report into an enterprise-wide governance forum that monitors the people impact of business transformation.
• Ensure integrated reporting on organisational-wide impacts for business Exco's.
• Ensure detailed readiness and impact assessments and management.
• Contribute towards the build and maturity of an enterprise-wide change management capability that is evident in all levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviour through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organisational values.
• Identify and participate in activities that are appropriate for own development as a lifelong learner.
• Ensure implementation of the business Transformation plan and creation of an inclusive culture for employees.
• Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships across business areas and across the group.

What you will need:

• Over 5 years' experience in a similar role  

We can be a match if you can: 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure
• Good senior stakeholder management expereince
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Deadline:26th June,2025