Transformation Lead at Absa

Job Summary

• Reporting to the Head of People, be a technical specialist advisor and subject matter expert either directly or in conjunction with People Business Partners, provide guidance around Transformation in the business/function and oversee the implementation thereof. Report on Employment Equity Act enhancements to ensure compliance. Contributes to the Group Financial Services Charter and BEE from a Business perspective.

Job Description

Accountability: Technical

• This function exists to act as a technical specialist advisor and subject matter expert either directly or in conjunction with People Business Partners, to provide guidance on transformation matters
• Report on FSC and Employment Equity Act enhancements to ensure compliance
• Provides specialist’s advisory service to People BPs in the area of Transformation
• Deliver Transformation solutions for the function/business unit
• Work with Group People and Culture to seek out strategic opportunities to advance  Transformation matters and services to the business

Accountability: Problem Solving

• Solve complex business problems
• Analyse information and select the best solutions from a range of alternative solutions

Accountability: Leadership

• Responsible for development of Transformation strategies and implementation for the function/business
• Input and collaborate with Group CoE in the development of Group policy and interpretation for divisions
• Manage and develop employee Transformation team across the function/business

Accountability: General

• Responsible for developing and implementing Transformation strategy across the function and specialist platform
• Works with the People Function and business stakeholders to drive the transformation initiatives and goals for organisational performance and effectiveness
• Ensure the contribution of the function to regulatory reporting and CoGP and FSC interpretation, implementation and adhered to in the function
• Guide businesses regarding Transformation planning, execution and reporting in respective divisions/functions
• Participate in Industry bodies platforms where applicable and practical
• Act as a custodian, contributor to all People Function policies in the Group in collaboration with Group ER, Wellbeing and Transformation division
• Provides a specialist service to the HR community to deliver in areas of expertise for all divisions
• Analyse the impact of current and future legislative changes in the country in the business and proactively adapt internal policies and practices accordingly

Accountability: TCF

• Ensures that TCF is understood and practiced by the people reporting to him / her, if any
• Draws on TCF management information (and potentially contributes towards the input thereof) to monitor progress in TCF and address short-comings relevant to his / her area with urgency
• Keeps abreast of latest TCF information and guidelines as from time to time

Education and experience required:

• Minimum Legal Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years Transformation and HR leadership experience in a medium size or large company
• Proven track record in leading transformation teams and specialist functions          
• Proven track record in strategy formulations, policy framework formulation and custodianship in Transformation 
• Experience in the strategic positioning and implementation of transformation initiatives in a medium to large company
• Track record and interactions at Exco and regulatory bodies’ level.
• Knowledge of the legal framework in the different jurisdictions where Absa
• operates.
• Sound judgement and level headedness in approach

Advanced Competencies:

• Drive the policy review and formation based on development in Law, Statutory provisions or Group perspectives
• Good partnership relationship with stakeholders
• Has good influencing skills when working with key suppliers and delivery teams
• Contributes to the formation of policy and procedures – including action planning in response to data analysis
• Develops control systems to mitigate risks including Group and HR Risks Analyses and understand the key issues
• Builds and executes effective and influential communications that support and enhance employee engagement

Expected Competencies:

• Provides expert advice on most complex and challenging Transformation issues
• Shapes and leads policy review and formation
• Analyses MI required for statutory purposes, identifying and resolving key issues identified
• Leads collective consultation
• Oversees policies to ensure they are accurate and reflect current employment

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Human and Social Studies (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised