South African Special Risk Insurance Association (Sasria) Vacancies

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**Overview** The South African Special Risk Insurance Association (Sasria) is seeking an Organisational Effectiveness Specialist for a permanent position within its People Management Division, specifically in the Centre of Excellence department. This role, located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, is responsible for leveraging Organisational Development (OD) and Change Management expertise to design, lead, and implement initiatives aimed at strengthening organisational performance. The specialist will develop and execute OD and change strategies to ensure successful adoption and sustained use of new processes, systems, and ways of working, with a key objective of maximising value and minimising disruption. The role also involves conducting organisational assessments, analysing data, and providing recommendations to improve structures, processes, systems, and workforce capabilities, thereby contributing to a resilient, adaptive, and high-performing organisation. **What you will do** * **Change Management:** * Apply a structured change management methodology (Prosci) to lead and support change initiatives across the organisation. * Implement change management principles and best practices to maximise stakeholder adoption and minimise resistance to change. * Conduct change impact assessments and readiness analyses, and identify key stakeholders for assigned projects. * Support the execution of stakeholder engagement strategies, including communication, training, and coaching programs. * Collaborate with stakeholders to identify potential resistance points and performance gaps, and develop appropriate mitigation and support plans. * Design and deliver comprehensive change management strategies and actionable deliverables across change levers: Communication Plan, Sponsor Roadmap, Coaching Plan, Training Plan, Resistance Management Plan. * Ensure integration of change management activities into overall project plans and timelines, working closely with project managers and business leads. * Define and evaluate success measures, track change progress, and manage the change portfolio load. * **Organisational Development:** * Lead the design, implementation, and analysis of climate surveys and organisational culture initiatives, including the development of actionable improvement plans. * Consult with line and executive management to diagnose team effectiveness barriers and formulate co-create solutions to turn the situation around. * Develop and deliver project-related communications to enhance awareness, transparency, and stakeholder engagement. * Design, Coordinate and facilitate team effectiveness interventions to strengthen collaboration, trust, and performance. * Partner with the Human Capital Business Partner team to plan and execute employee appreciation events and EVP (Employee Value Proposition) activities, reinforcing culture alignment, and enhancing the employer brand. * Contribute to the planning and rollout of employee engagement initiatives that promote cross-functional collaboration and interdepartmental teamwork, encourage a culture of recognition and reward, led by both leaders and peers, and improve the overall employee experience. * Apply data analytics and insights to evaluate the impact of organisational development interventions on employee performance, morale, and satisfaction. * Recommend cost-effective, practical solutions to address challenges identified within the Human Capital function and broader organisational development efforts. * **Policies and Procedures:** * Coordinate the compilation of compliance reports. * Conduct desk research as requested from time to time. * Provide input to operational reports. * Review, socialise, implement and maintain requisite methodologies, procedures and processes. * **Ad hoc duties:** * Perform any reasonable task as and when required by the line manager. * Make an effort to ensure such other responsibilities as directed by line management that will drive achievement of departmental objectives and sustainability are carried out. * Take responsibility for one’s own performance. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualifications:** * A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Management or similar bachelor’s degree. * Postgraduate qualification in HR/Industrial Psychology or Business Management (preferred). * Prosci Change Management Certification or other recognised Change Management Certification. * **Experience:** * 7 years’ experience in Organisational Development and Change Management at Practitioner/Specialist level. * 3 years leading design and implementation of OD/Organisational Effectiveness solutions and interventions. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced professional with a strong background in Organisational Development and Change Management who is capable of designing, leading, and implementing initiatives to enhance organisational performance. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in developing and executing OD and change strategies to facilitate the adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working, while minimising resistance and disruption. They should be proficient in conducting organisational assessments, analysing data, and providing evidence-based insights. The candidate must meet the specified minimum requirements, including a relevant bachelor's degree (with a postgraduate qualification preferred) and a recognised Change Management Certification (e.g., Prosci). Significant practical experience (7 years at Practitioner/Specialist level, with 3 years leading OD/Organisational Effectiveness solutions) is essential. The organisation prioritises employment equity and promotes from within, therefore internal candidates will be considered first, provided it supports Employment Equity goals. **Deadline** 2026/10/12 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-special-risk-insurance-association-sasria-vacancies-2 Source: govpage

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