Performance & Productivity Specialist
- Sandton, Johannesburg
- Permanent
- Full-time
The Performance & Productivity Specialist will play a pivotal role in driving organisational performance. The key objective is to shape, build, and sustain a high-performance culture that embeds productivity into the organisation's DNA, enabling long-term business success.Key Responsibilities1. Championing a High-Performance CultureLead initiatives that promote and embed a culture of performance and productivity.Actively influence mindsets, practices, and structures to ensure performance excellence is a core part of the organisation.Drive change adoption, address resistance, and lead communication to support culture transformation.2. Performance Frameworks: KPAs, KPIs, and ScorecardsPartner with executive leadership and HR to design and implement business-aligned performance frameworks.Work with managers and business unit heads to translate KPAs into clear, measurable, and actionable KPIs.Build managers' capability to set SMART KPIs (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound).Support managers in developing and implementing quarterly scorecards for their teams.Monitor progress against scorecard goals and ensure alignment with annual performance reviews.Enable managers to conduct effective performance review discussions that drive engagement and accountability.3. Productivity Reviews & InsightsApply commercial insight to evaluate and benchmark productivity across functions and against industry standards.Recommend process improvements, workforce optimisation, and staffing requirements to enhance productivity.Present actionable insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.4. Technology, Systems & ReportingRecommend and leverage HRIS, performance management software, and analytical tools to measure and track performance.Use data dashboards and analytics (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau) to report on progress and inform decision-making.Key CompetenciesStrong knowledge of performance management frameworks and productivity methodologies.Demonstrated ability to embed a productivity mindset into organisational culture.Change management expertise with experience managing adoption and resistance.Proven ability to link strategy to measurable outcomes and commercial results.Excellent facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.Analytical mindset with the ability to translate metrics into actionable insights.Strong communication skills, with the ability to create clear and impactful documentation.High attention to detail and strong business acumen.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Business Management, Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Organisational Development, or related field.A postgraduate qualification (MBA or Honours) will be advantageous.5+ years' experience in performance management, organisational development, or productivity-focused roles.Proven track record of designing and implementing performance frameworks that deliver measurable business outcomes.Commercial acumen with the ability to link performance metrics to strategic and financial results.Experience with HRIS and performance tools (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors) and data dashboards (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau).Exposure to formal change management methodologies (e.g., PROSCI, Kotter) would be advantageous.Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders and managers across multiple business functions.Measures of SuccessSuccess in this role will be evaluated through:Measurable improvements in business productivity.Enhanced employee engagement and performance outcomes.Sustained adoption of performance-driven practices across the organisation.