Johannesburg: Specialist: Transformation & Empowerment

Job Title: Specialist: Transformation & Empowerment Reporting Line: Manager: Strategy and Organisational Performance Remuneration: R807 700 – R1050 000 per annum Main Purpose of the Job: Implement and project manage the organisational transformation strategy – Manage, monitor, oversee, and report on the company transformation scorecard inclyding the company BEE verification – provide advice, support and assistance on entity policies and procedures related to the area of focus – Ensure entity compliance with relevant policy, legislation and frameworks – Monitoring, tracking of processes and governance. Key Responsibility Areas: Quality Management Implement and execute the entity transformation and empowerment plan. Support the monitoring and reporting on the entity transformation and empowerment plan including implementation plans, processes, policies, targets, outputs, and outcomes. Support the entity in the management of programme stakeholder management to achieve the outcomes of the programme and in engaging on a regular basis with the key stakeholders for the purposes of updates on transformation progress. Compile and assist on the reporting of all related transformation imperatives related to transformation and empowerment objectives of the company. Assist and support the reporting of procurement monitoring to ensure required targets related to the designated groups and community initiatives are implemented and achieved. Assist in the development of evaluation tools, methods and frameworks that will ensure compliance and adherence to approved standards and procedures. Programme Administration Management and Implementation Ensure and support efficient, effective, and good practice programme and project administration. Ensure appropriate programme and project document management, tracking and reporting. Ensure all company policy, legislative and administrative frameworks are applied and complied with in the management of the function optimally and information is integrated and readily available for reporting. Coordinate and manage project deliverables consistent with the required company administrative systems. Monitor and evalaute statusses of each project for reporting purposes. Transformation and Empowerment Required Areas of Output and Outcome Report on entity B-BBEE interventions related to housing and human settlements development including targets, outputs, and outcomes. Initiate, design, and implement approved programme projects. Support and Assist Entity Units to advance transformation in the following regards: Women empowerment Youth employment Preferred procurement BEE for community benefit Preferred procurement transformation Empowerment of disabled persons within the sector Support the access to jobs and skills development Support entry of new firms in the construction sector Empowerment of military veterans Promotion of local content through transformation and empowerment Eployment Equity Support Input in company human resources policy and planning and monitoring support thereof. Support the development of the company Employment Equity Plan and B-BBEE Strategy and Action Plan. Support problem solving and developing value-adding strategies align transformation and empowerment legislation and objectives. Support the Implementation and annual planning for transformation and empowerment targeting and outputs. Support and assist with interventions or training programs and advancement opportunity, identifying of obstacles that are present for specified designated groups. Project Management Identify and facilitate engagements and interventions for economic participation for all designated groups for the advancement of transformation and empowerment. Implement and faciitate the implementation and support of policies, plans and frameworks where appropriate to enhance socio-economic impact. Develop and support plans that ensures that local communities derive maximum benefit from the investment through access to labour, sub-contracting opportunities, socio-economic investment, and income. Support successful conclusion of transformation project. Support principle that transformation targets are linked to the human settlement transformation score card. Stakeholder Engagements Design, plan and support research, network with relevant role-players and make appropriate contact with public sector organisations. Gather relevant information data including key decision-making processes, strategic choices, and timing of priorities, to support evidence-based programme and project planning. Support CEO and supervisors in the compilation of reports and presentations to promote transformation in the sector and company functions, mandate and role. Advise and organize appropriate meetings, interventions, appointment, engagements, networking sessions and presentations as may be required. People Management Manage and lead any personnel falling under the position scope of authority. Set clear objectives for the position and scope of work to measure achievements against objectives based on the company performance management system. Build and manage relationships with staff members. Implement and comply with the company policies and procedures as required. Manage risks within programme and projects. Qualifications & Experience: Relevant Degree in Human Resources Management and/or Education and/or Development Studies Valid Driver””s Licence Ability and willingness to travel Computer literacy and proficiency to research, write and compile and prepare reports and presentations Minimum 10 years”” experience in the Social and Community Development and/or Transformation and/or Empowerment and/or Change Management Experience and knowledge of Skills Development and Training Experience in Enterprise Development and Corporate Social Investment Programmes A minimum of 3 years of this experience must be at management level Competencies Required: Leadership Competencies: Advocac and Lobbying Change Management Developing Others Delivery Leadership Organisational Awareness and Effectiveness People Management Public and Private Partnering Stategic Planning and Annual Performance Planning Technical Competencies: Contractor / Service Provider Management Cost Benefit Analysis Needs Analysis Policy and Procedure Development and Implementation Resource Management Administration Support Data Interpretation Budgeting and Budget Management Performance Management Business Modelling Economic Analysis Market Research and Analysis Programme Management Project Feasibility Project Financial Management Project and Programme Financial Modeling Project and Programme Scope Definition and Management Research Evaluation Service Competencies: Concern for others Customer / Citizen Service and Orientation Environmental Awareness Networking Political Intelligence Relationship Management Stakeholder Engagement Team Player Behavioral Competencies: Action Orientation Analytical Thinking Skills Attention to Detail Compliance Communication Written Communication Verbal Conflict Resolution and Resilience Contextual Application Continious Improvement Creative Thinking Decision Making Diligence Diversity Drive to Deliver Ethics and Integrity Influencing Learning and Development Mentoring Negotiation Planning and Organising Problem Analysis and Solving Professionalism Resilience Self-Management and Maturity Situational Responsiveness Thought Leadership Technical Curiosity and Expertise System and Process Thinking Skills