Senior Manager Organisational Culture and Performance

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Sandton seeks a Senior Manager for Organisational Culture and Performance. This role focuses on developing and leading culture transformation strategies while enhancing employee performance. Ideal candidates must have over 10 years of experience in culture and change management, along with relevant educational qualifications. The position offers an opportunity to significantly impact employee engagement and organisational design.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ extensive experience in culture and performance management.
• Proven experience in leading organisational change and engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop a culture and engagement strategy.
• Lead organisational design and structure enhancement.
• Manage performance.
• Manage change and transformation.
• Manage employee experience and recognition.
• Lead the team and manage budget.

Skills

Integrity and professionalism

High emotional intelligence

Learning orientation and inquisitiveness

Accountability and strong work ethic

Adaptability and resilience

Enthusiastic and proactive mindset

Strategic thinking and systems orientated

Coaching, mentoring and team development

Organisational development principles

Performance management systems

Employee engagement methodologies

Change management strategies

Analytical and diagnostic capability

Stakeholder engagement

Verbal and written communication

Education

B Degree in Human Resources/Organisational Psychology/Business Administration

B Tech in Human Resources/Organisational Psychology/Business Administration

Advanced Diploma in Human Resources/Organisational Psychology/Business Administration

Job description

Senior Manager Organisational Culture and Performance

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 17 November 2025

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: HR Management

Location: Sunninghill

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Position/Task Grade: EEE-BANDDepartment: Human ResourceBusiness Unit: Distribution Head OfficeReporting to the General Manager: Human Capital Management Distribution, the Senior Manager Organisational Culture and Performance will be responsible to lead and manage the development, execution and continuous improvement of strategies related to organisational culture, employee performance, organisational design and employee engagement, foster a value based, high-performance environment supporting transformation and optimise employee experience across all business areas, especially within the divisional value chain, including manage change, align structures, drive culture transformation and embed effective performance systems in compliance with public sector governanceframeworks.

Skills and Competencies Required

• Integrity and professionalism
• High emotional intelligence
• Learning orientation and inquisitiveness
• Accountability and strong work ethic
• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments
• Enthusiastic and proactive mindset
• Strategic thinking and systems orientated
• Coaching, mentoring and team development
• Promote teamwork and collaboration
• Lead culture transformation and change initiatives
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement
• Team player, motivating teams
• Organisational development and effectiveness principles
• Culture typologies and transformation frameworks
• Performance management systems and tools
• Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategies
• Employee engagement methodologies and employee value proposition (EVP)
• Change management and communication strategies
• Labour legislation and compliance frameworks
• Facilitation and presentation
• Analytical and diagnostic capability
• Project and programme management
• Stakeholder engagement and consultation
• Verbal and written communication
• Data interpretation and reporting e.g., dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a culture and engagement strategy.
• Lead organisational design and structure enhancement.
• Manage performance.
• Manage change and transformation.
• Manage employee experience and recognition.
• Lead the team and manage budget.

Qualification(s)

• B Degree in Human Resources/ Organisational Psychology/ Business Administration at NQF level 7 with 360 credits or
• B Tech in Human Resources/ Organisational Psychology/ Business Administration at NQF level 7 with 360 credits or
• Advanced Diploma in Human Resources/ Organisational Psychology/ Business Administration at NQF level 7 with 360 credits

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ extensive experience in culture and performance management, proven experience in leading organisational change and engagement initiatives.

Eskom is committed to being an employer of choice, one that inspires highly talented employees to join and stay, and it continues to attract and retain the best talent to achieve organisational goals.

Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.

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