Snr Manager: Transformation and Change at Transnet

Position Purpose:

• To design and implement the change management integrated strategy for Transnet
• Port Terminals (TPT) that is aligned with the support and corporate strategy. To guide and lead TPT change initiatives in order tachieve optimum performance, value and instil a culture of service delivery and excellence. Operates at the very heart of the organisation’s effectiveness tdeliver consistent, coherent, and structured approach tprogramme and project delivery across the organisation. The position is responsible for driving Performance Management and Employment Equity initiatives across the business.

Position outputs:

• The role will oversee the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures, systems, tools and other mechanisms tensure that the change practices optimally lead torganisational transformation which will assist the business with the achievement of strategic objectives.
• Own and manage resources and is accountable for the programme delivery, embedding quality through a culture of continuous improvement and driving pragmatic best practice in all change and transformation programme delivery.
• Provide TPT Leadership with technical support and guidance on how timplement key culture and change initiatives in their specific functional units.
• Provide strategic input and recommendations intcontinuous business/operational improvement and planning of culture, leadership development and risk initiatives.
• Compile a comprehensive budget indicating the financial requirements for the function in accordance with the budgeting guidelines and monitor expenditure against the budget and ensure that spending occurs within the restrictions.
• Identify risks and mitigating actions specific tvarious functions and elevate key risks tthe GM-PM /EXCas required for further auctioning and for purposes of policy review or recommendations.
• Deliver demonstrable business value through the successful alignment of all strategic programme investments.
• Pro-actively identify opportunities tmanage, enhance and utilise project resources in the successful delivery of commercially critical business & IT solutions.

Drive Performance Management across the Operating Division:

• Ensure that Performance Management systems are implemented at all levels of the organisation.
• Liaise with the Remuneration and Benefits department talign performance tsalaries and benefits.
• Ensure performance enhancement programs are implemented for poor performers.

Develop and drive the implementation of Employment Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Transformation programmes:

• Develop and drive implementation of short, medium and long term targets.
• Develop and implement programs tsupport achievement of targets referred tabove.
• Monitor, report and apply intervention programs, as required.

Lead and manage the Change Management and Transformation department:

• Ensure adequate resources tdeliver department objectives
• Talent management and succession planning
• Mentoring and coaching
• Management of discipline and grievances
• Performance development
• Reward and recognition management
• Training and development

Qualifications & Experience:

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Social Sciences/ Psychology or related field of study.
• Post graduate qualification will be an advantage.
• Extensive experience (10-12 years) in the field of Change Management of which at least 5 years should be at management
• level in the specific field of expertise.
• Extensive experience in managing transformation programs at all levels on organisation.

Alternatively:

• National Diploma in Industrial / Behavioural Psychology or related field.
• 12 to 15 years relevant and solid experience in leading a group by managing operational teams maintaining quality, service and desired outputs related ta work area, ensuring compliance with a set policy, procedures and standards; or provides technical/professional guidance and advice; Maintain and ensure the improvement of quality, service and desired outputs related with at least 5 years at managerial level or specialist experience.

Standard Job Requirements

• Driver’s license code 8
• Travel as and when required by the business

Competencies:

• Strategic thinking
• Emotional wisdom
• Organisational resilience
• Inspire commitment
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Building alliances
• Results focus
• Interpersonal Skills
• Judgements and decision making
• Developing self and others