Organisational Culture Specialist

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Introduction

The position of Organisational Culture Specialist: Office of the Principal Officer is vacant. The Organisational Culture Specialist: Office of the Principal Officer role will report directly to the Executive Manager: Office of Principal Officer and forms part of the Office of the Principal Officer Division. The position is on an 1 year fixed term basis and will be based at GEMS Head Office.

The remuneration package for this position is between R1,051,772 and R1,314,651 per annum, based on qualifications and experience.

NOTE: This vacancy is a 1 year contract position.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Organisational Culture Specialist will be required to provide support to the Executive Manager through the implementation of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs):

• Develops and implements a comprehensive orgnaisational culture strategy aligned with the organization’s business objectives.
• Lead the execution of the culture blueprint by translating strategic goals and behavioral expectations, ensuring they resonate with employees at all levels.
• Support leadership and management teams at all levels to effectively drive cultural change within their teams, providing guidance on leading by example and fostering cultural alignment
• Manage and champion efforts to integrate organizational culture transformation principles into daily operations, business practices, performance management systems, and employee experiences.
• Develop and facilitate employee feedback channels, including surveys, focus groups, and one-on-one sessions, to ensure employees’ voices are heard during periods of change.
• Manage the culture transformation programme, ensuring clear timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met throughout the program
• Stay informed on the latest trends, tools, and methodologies in culture transformation and integrate these into the GEMS environment
• Lead and encourage a culture of continuous improvement, promoting innovation and agility within teams and the organization as a whole.
• Provide data-driven reports to the relevant stakeholders ensuring transparency and alignment of culture change progress with strategic business objectives.
• Collaborate with Corporate Services deliver training programs and workshops to help employees understand and implement culture transformation practices.
   

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualification Requirements:

• A relevant qualification at NQF Level 6 in Organisational Psychology, Industrial Psychology, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification is an added advantage. 
• Relevant Professional certifications will serve as an added advantage
• Minimum of 4 – 8 years of experience managing large-scale organisational culture initiatives. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Proven project management and leadership abilities. 
• A deep understanding of organisational culture techniques.

Skills:

• Strategic thinking to develop and implement long-term cultural strategies. 
• Expertise in managing organisational change and transitions. 
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. 
• Analytical skills to analyse data and inform decision-making. 
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. 
• Leadership skills to influence and lead teams. 
• Innovative thinking to develop engaging cultural initiatives. 
• Empathy to understand and respond to employees’ needs and emotions.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Upholding ethical standards and modelling desired behaviours. 
• Flexibility in adapting to change and embracing new ideas. 
• Effective communication skills to build relationships and influence others. 
• Creative problem-solving and decision-making skills. 
• Inspiring and motivating teams to achieve shared goals. 
• Fostering teamwork and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. 
• Understanding and responding to the needs and perspectives of others. 
• The ability to bounce back from setbacks and maintain a positive outlook. 
• Proactively identifying opportunities and taking action. 
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Have an understanding of the medical schemes industry and
• Must own a valid driver’s license and own vehicle and be willing to travel at short notice

Interested?

The closing date for applications is 18 Decemember 2024, Should you not hear from us by 28 February 2025 please consider your application unsuccessful.

GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.

Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.

Kindly note that information is required for Employment Equity Purposes and information gathered is strictly used according to the intended purpose of collection, unless there is a legal need or permission is granted from the applicant themselves to make use of it for other purpose.

Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to jobs@gems.gov.za.

GEMS adopts a hybrid work model 
GEMS is guided by employment equity principles. Hiring decisions will consider GEMS’s approved employment equity targets aligned to the organization’s transformation strategy. 
Successful candidates will be required to seek approval to conduct other work outside of GEMS.

GEMS Employees are required to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the organisation’s paramount values: Excellence, Member Value, Integrity, Innovation, and Collaboration 

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