Head of Organisational Effectiveness

Position Title: Head of Organisational Effectiveness
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Rosebank
Requisition ID: 34880
At McCain Foods, our customer-obsessed culture is not just a principle; it's the heartbeat of our organization. We define our customers as our partners, and we strive to exceed their expectations through exceptional service and trusted collaboration.
We think big and plan ahead and are committed to reshaping the frozen potato & Veg industry, evolving beyond a fry company. Our focus on innovation, sustainability, and consumer relevance drives us to explore new possibilities and challenge the status quo.
And to win, we bring out the best in our people, empowering every team member to play a vital role in delivering outstanding value. By inviting diverse perspectives and encouraging open dialogue, we create a safe space where every voice matters. Our leaders support and develop talent, recognizing that the journey is as important as the destination. When our people thrive, so does our company.
Join us in our journey to become the undisputed leader in frozen potatoes. Together, let's redefine the future of food, one delicious, planet-friendly bite at a time.
Job Purpose
The role is responsible for driving the strategic initiatives that enhance organisational performance, employee engagement, and leadership development. This role will be instrumental in shaping a high-performance culture by ensuring alignment between organisational strategy, learning and development, and operational execution. It will lead efforts to optimise organizational design, process improvement, and foster an environment that attracts, develops, and retains top talent.
It will establish and execute McCain SAF's OE approach and will be responsible for the development of the necessary tools, processes and resources to ensure efficient execution. The incumbent will make use of their knowledge of learning and development, process optimization, employee wellness, organization design, performance management and organizational development interventions to unlock efficiencies aimed at achieving the organisation's objectives.
Key Responsibilities:

• Organizational Design & Structure : Lead the design and optimization of the company's structure to align with strategic goals, assess and improve reporting lines and team structures.
• Leadership Development & Succession Planning : Develop leadership programs and succession frameworks, creating personalized development plans for high-potential employees.
• Learning Strategy & Programme Development : Design and implement learning strategies, manage training programs, and evaluate their effectiveness, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Employee Engagement & Performance Management : Enhance employee engagement through performance management systems and targeted interventions.
• BEE Strategy : Develop and execute a BEE strategy, ensuring compliance and alignment with corporate goals.
• Learning Culture & Employee Engagement : Promote continuous learning within the organization, ensuring L&D programs align with employee development needs.
• HR Budget Management : Manage the HR department's budget, ensuring accurate tracking and financial resource allocation.

Job Holder Requirements:
Qualification

• Degree in I/O Psychology, HR or related field
• Skills Development Facilitator course (advantageous)
• Skills Development Facilitator

Experience

• 10 years' experience, from which
  • 5 years' experience in HR
  • 3 years' experience in Organisational Development
  • 2 years' experience in L&D and EE/BBBEE

Competency
Technical

• Organisational Design & Development: In-depth understanding of organizational structures, roles, and processes, and the ability to design efficient systems that support both short-term needs and long-term goals.

• Talent Management & Succession Planning: Expertise in building talent strategies, succession planning, and leadership development to ensure the organization's workforce is capable of meeting future demands.

• Change Management: Proven experience in leading organizational transformation efforts with a focus on minimal disruption, effective stakeholder management, and strong communication strategies.

• HR Analytics & Metrics: Strong proficiency in data analysis and HR metrics, including employee engagement surveys, turnover rates, and productivity metrics, to measure the effectiveness of initiatives and guide decision-making.

• Performance Management Systems: Deep understanding of performance management tools and frameworks, including goal-setting, feedback systems, and appraisal processes.

• Strategic Workforce Planning: Ability to forecast workforce needs, optimize talent allocation, and make recommendations for talent acquisition, retention, and development.

Behavioral

1. Values Driven
   • Committed to integrity & ethics
   • Behaves consistently with values
2. Optimistic
   • Motivated by a positive future
   • Energised by challenges
3. Learns on the fly
   • Embraces the unfamiliar
   • Experiments to find solutions
4. Resilient
   • Recovers quickly from setbacks
   • Grows from negative experiences
5. Instils Trust
   • Follows through on commitments
6. People Savy
   • High EQ with low ego
   • Works well with internal and external stakeholders
7. Drives Results
   • Energises self and other to achieve
   • Consistently exceeds goals
8. Problem Solver
   • Looks beyond the obvious
   • Finds sustainable solutions

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
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Job Family: Human Resources
Division: South Africa
Department: Delmas Organisational Effectiveness
Location(s): ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Johannesburg
Company: McCain Foods (S Africa)