Manager OD and Skills Development

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Manages, plans and implements all aspects of OD and Skills Development that supports the Human Capital strategy.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Develop and implement an organizational development intervention that will support the implementation of the Human Capital strategy
• Ensure organisational effectiveness from a people perspective
• Analyse processes and procedures from a people and performance
• Act as a change agent providing the support and mechanism to implement major
• changes to the operations of the business.
• Define and develop a learning and development strategy for the business
• Develop and implement OD interventions and programs
• Develop and implement Leadership competency framework and
• interventions to capacitate SACAA Leadership
• Develop and implement appropriate performance management policies, systems and procedures that will ensure quality performance planning and development practices across the company including the development/recommendation of optimal enabling technologies for the management of performance.
• Develop and implement SACAA competency Framework in line with the organisation’s vision and strategy
• Develop and implement appropriate talent management approach for the organization
• Analyse divisional processes and procedures from a people and performance point of view
• Ensure that all leaders and future leaders have the necessary skills to succeed.
• Develop an approach to communicate and entrench organizational values
• Implement succession management
• Executes engagement and organizational culture initiatives/events/programs for all employees to cultivate a positive SACAA culture.
• Advise and ensure that an appropriate organizational structure is in place to meet organizational goals.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

• Manage and ensure Talent Pipeline (Bursaries Programmes, Learnerships and Trainee Programmes) that support CAA

TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY

• Manage and Ensure alignment of Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Plans with the business objective of CAA
• Manage and maintain Skills Development Committee
• Develop and drive the implementation of Workplace Skills Plan and audit models to identify competencies, knowledge and talent gaps and develop and recommend specific programs.
• Drive the implementation of the bursary, mentorship and related programmes
• Keep abreast and remain proficient in specialist skills, human factors and developments of technology
• Proposals and revision of standards
• Proactively research, develop and propose the specific standards to be applied in operator operations

MANAGE INTERNAL CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS

• Maintain a sound budget that improves efficiency and effectiveness
• Develop and manage the OD budget in line with the annual HR deliverables and organisational strategy.
• Responsible for the efficient, and effective control and management of the department’s budget and expenditure
• Ensure correct supply chain processes are followed when procuring goods and
• services
• Report on all aspects relating to budgets for the department
• Overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Department’s assets
• Manage department’s risks
• Identify, own and manage risks arising from operational OD & Skills Development interventions
• Improving internal systems and controls within the OD & Skills Development department
• Compile departmental and monthly reports

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Manage direct reports and ensure that performance management processes are implemented
• Conduct reviews on the performance of each employee
• Ensure coaching, mentorship and development of all direct reports
• Ensure safety measures within area of responsibility

MANAGE INTERNAL CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS

• Maintain a sound budget that improves efficiency and effectiveness
• Develop and manage the OD budget in line with the annual HR deliverables and organisational strategy.
• Responsible for the efficient, and effective control and management of the department’s budget and expenditure
• Ensure correct supply chain processes are followed when procuring goods and
• services
• Report on all aspects relating to budgets for the department
• Overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Department’s assets
• Manage department’s risks
• Identify, own and manage risks arising from operational OD & Skills Development interventions
• Improving internal systems and controls within the OD & Skills Development department
• Compile departmental and monthly reports

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Manage direct reports and ensure that performance management processes are implemented
• Conduct reviews on the performance of each employee
• Ensure coaching, mentorship and development of all direct reports
• Ensure safety measures within area of responsibility

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• NQF level 7 HRM / Industrial Psychology qualification or relevant equivalent qualification

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• Post graduate Degree in Social Sciences/Industrial Psychology or relevant equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

• 8 years Organisational Development, Change Management and Skills Development experience

ADDED ADVANTAGE

5 years Management experience

Closing Date: 21 September 2026

All SACAA appointments are subject to S98 of the Civil Aviation Act, 13 of 2009 and all successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Employment Equity candidates will be prioritised in line with Employment Equity Plan. If you have not heard from the SACAA 90 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.