Change Management Consultant | Transnet Vacancies

Transnet Vacancies – Change Management Consultant Job Vacancies

As a Change Management Consultant, this role is pivotal in advancing the Business Transformation & Change Management approach and overseeing its execution across regions, terminals, and departments, while also providing support at the headquarters level.

The primary focus is on facilitating the implementation of Terminal Transformation culture and change initiatives initiated both centrally and at the terminal level, by establishing implementation structures, activating change networks, and mobilizing departmental stakeholders.

Position Outputs

1. Harmonize TPT HQ and Group initiatives with existing regional and terminal efforts through adept project management.
2. Aid project managers in crafting terminal-specific change implementation plans and tools for effective monitoring and execution.
3. Cultivate and sustain relationships with stakeholders across regions and terminals through strategic change interventions and communications.
4. Offer technical guidance to terminal line managers for implementing key change initiatives within their functional units, ensuring skill transfer to regional and terminal-level project managers.
5. Foster the effectiveness of the change champions network to drive various change programs within terminals.
6. Provide on-the-job coaching to ensure culture change initiatives positively impact regional employees under line managers and supervisors.
7. Design, develop, and deploy tailored change interventions to address specific needs of terminal departments and stakeholder groups.
8. Uphold momentum at sites through consistent change communication and visible support channels.
9. Identify department-specific risks and recommend mitigation actions, escalating key risks to regional authorities as necessary.
10. Offer strategic input into HQ transformation initiatives, aiding in continuous improvement and planning efforts.
11. Collaborate with Corporate Affairs to implement change communication plans, enhancing engagement channels across various ODs within regions and terminals.
12. Generate weekly and monthly progress reports to provide regular feedback to terminal forums and HQ change teams.
13. Mentor and coach internal champions or implementation coordinators at regional and terminal levels to enhance internal capacity for sustaining change and cultural programs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or National Higher Diploma (NQF Level 6/7) in Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience, with at least 3 years in a first-line management role.
• Relevant experience in transformation or change communication, project management, and implementing change management programs. OR
• NQF Level 5.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or specialist role.

Competencies

• Proficiency in SAP and Shared Services/Centers of Excellence.
• Strong computer skills, particularly with MS Office applications.
• Demonstrated report writing and analytical abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Business acumen and organizational intelligence.
• Effective leadership, coaching, and motivational capabilities.
• Proficiency in building rapport and managing stakeholder relations.
• Strong networking, organizing, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Competence in project management.

Equity Statement Preference will be given to qualified applicants from designated groups, aligning with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organization/Operating Division.