South African Special Risk Insurance Association (SASRIA) Organisational Effectiveness Specialist Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The South African Special Risk Insurance Association (SASRIA) is inviting applications for an Organisational Effectiveness Specialist. This role is central to enhancing SASRIA's overall performance by leveraging expertise in Organisational Development (OD) and Change Management.

The specialist will be responsible for designing, leading, and implementing initiatives that strengthen how the organisation operates. This includes developing and executing strategies to ensure new processes, systems, and ways of working are successfully adopted, while minimising disruption and resistance among employees. The position plays a critical part in helping SASRIA remain resilient, adaptive, and high-performing.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Management, or a similar field.
• A Postgraduate qualification in HR, Industrial Psychology, or Business Management is preferred.
• Prosci Change Management Certification or another recognised Change Management Certification.
• Experience:
• 7 years of experience in Organisational Development and Change Management at a Practitioner or Specialist level.
• 3 years of experience leading the design and implementation of Organisational Development or Organisational Effectiveness solutions and interventions.

Key Responsibilities

The Organisational Effectiveness Specialist will undertake a range of responsibilities, including:

• Change Management:
• Applying a structured change management methodology (Prosci) to lead and support change initiatives across the organisation.
• Implementing change management principles and best practices to maximise stakeholder adoption and minimise resistance.
• Conducting change impact assessments and readiness analyses.
• Supporting the execution of stakeholder engagement strategies, including communication, training, and coaching programmes.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to identify potential resistance points and performance gaps, then developing mitigation plans.
• Designing and delivering comprehensive change management strategies and deliverables such as Communication Plans, Sponsor Roadmaps, Coaching Plans, Training Plans, and Resistance Management Plans.
• Ensuring the integration of change management activities into overall project plans and timelines.
• Defining and evaluating success measures and tracking change progress.
• Organisational Development:
• Leading the design, implementation, and analysis of climate surveys and organisational culture initiatives.
• Consulting with line and executive management to diagnose team effectiveness barriers and co-creating solutions.
• Developing and delivering project-related communications to enhance awareness and stakeholder engagement.
• Designing, coordinating, and facilitating team effectiveness interventions to strengthen collaboration and performance.
• Partnering with the Human Capital Business Partner team to plan and execute employee appreciation events and Employee Value Proposition (EVP) activities.
• Contributing to the planning and rollout of employee engagement initiatives.

What the Work Involves

As an Organisational Effectiveness Specialist in Johannesburg, you will be deeply involved in shaping the way SASRIA operates and adapts. Your day-to-day work will involve a strategic blend of analysis, planning, and execution. You will be conducting assessments, analysing data to identify areas for improvement, and providing evidence-based recommendations to refine structures, processes, systems, and workforce capabilities.

A significant part of the role involves designing and implementing comprehensive change management strategies, which means you will regularly collaborate with various stakeholders, including project managers, business leads, and both line and executive management. You will be responsible for developing communication plans, training programmes, and coaching plans to support new initiatives, as well as facilitating team effectiveness interventions. This is a collaborative, strategic role based in a professional environment, focused on enabling a high-performing organisation.

How to Apply

To apply for the Organisational Effectiveness Specialist vacancy at SASRIA, please follow these steps:

• Visit the SASRIA eRecruitment candidate portal.
• Complete the online application process by following the prompts.

Apply via the online portal using this link: https://sasria.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Login

The closing date for applications is 12 October 2026.