Talent and Organisational Development Specialist

Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Overview:The Talent & Organisational Development Specialist leads the execution of all talent management, talent development and performance management interventions within the People & Culture function. This includes but is not limited to processes that govern the following: talent identification, succession planning, leadership assessment and development, and performance reviews. The role focuses on identifying ways that support the P&C strategy to drive a high performing culture that attracts and retains talent by making use of data-driven insights.Reporting to the Head of Talent & Acquisition, the role is a key contributor in supporting the employment equity priorities through implementation of our organisational development plans. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of external best-practices and talent management strategies combined with a track record of leading action plans.Responsibilities:

Talent Identification and Assessment

Design and implement psychometric assessments, 360-degree feedback, and exit interviews
Implement fit-for-purpose assessment models and frameworks to align and enable the talent strategy and business need
Utilise talent intelligence analytics to derive workforce insights
Develop post-assessment action plans to support career development

Talent Management & Development

Implement a talent management framework that ensures alignment with business objectives
Lead annual talent reviews and succession planning initiatives
Analyse data to identify and recommend talent retention strategies to reduce turnover and retain high performers
Collaborate with Learning & Development to establish career development pathways

Performance Management

Lead the implementation of performance management systems aligned with business strategy
Ensure continuous feedback mechanisms and performance appraisal processes are in place
Utilise data analytics to report on performance trends and make strategic recommendations

Requirements:

Honours degree in Organisational and/or Industrial Psychology
Registered Psychometrist
5 - 8 years' experience in Organisational Development, Talent & Performance Management
Strong project management and proven stakeholder management capability
Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills at various organisational levels

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