Change Management Specialist at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Strategy Development and Implementation

• Developing a Change Management strategy aligned to the Human Capital and organisational strategy.
• Create tailored change management plans and methodologies to align with Human Capital and organizational goals and metrics.
• Develop annual APP deliverables aligned to the HC Strategy.
• Monitor and implement the objectives and initiatives outlined in the strategy and APP.
• Provide support to the Executive: Human Capital in the delivery of key projects.

Organisational Development and Change Management

• Manage and lead the review and implementation of Organisational Change Management projects and other initiatives.
• Conduct organizational readiness assessments to identify challenges and opportunities for implementing change initiatives.
• Manage end-to-end Change Management interventions within the organisation
• Implement and monitor all change management training and development interventions.
• Conduct research and benchmark HC processes to ensure that the organisation is up to date with best practices and innovations in the change management environment.
• Develop and deliver training plans to prepare employees for new processes and systems.
• Use metrics to evaluate the success of change initiatives and refine strategies for continuous improvement.
• Guide executives and managers on effective change management principles and decision-making processes.
• Offer insights on effective change management principles to leaders and project managers

Manage Stakeholder Relations

• Work closely with stakeholders, including team members and executives, to drive alignment and support.
• Build a change ambassadors team
• Coach, mentor and develop change ambassadors to address deficits in performance and skills gaps.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure adherence to SLAs.
• Participate in organisational committees to ensure that change management is represented in enterprise-wide projects.
• Develop and execute strategies to communicate effectively with employees and stakeholders.
• Address employee concerns and foster a culture of innovation and adaptability.
• Address resistance, resolve issues, and ensure smooth transitions during and after implementation

Project Management

• Manage and oversee change management projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with timelines and budgets.
• Participate in organisational committees to ensure that change management is represented in enterprise-wide projects.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact and success of change initiatives.

HR Budget

• Develop and manage the change management budget in line with annual HC deliverables and organisational strategy.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures of Supply Management, the PFMA and National Treasury regulations.

Requirements

EDUCATION (FORMAL QUALIFICATION REQUIRED)

MINIMUM

• Degree/Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management/ Industrial Psychology or relevant qualification

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology 
• Certification in Project Management 
• Certified Change Management Qualification e.g. Prosci

EXPERIENCE

• 7 to 10 years' experience in Organisational Change Management plus
• 5 years' experience in Project Management

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• 5 years' experience in Human Resources Management OR
• 5 years' experience in Organisational development, talent management, leadership framework, performance & development management systems 

Closing Date: 21 July 2026