Manager: organisational development, training and wellness

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Manager: Organisational Development, Training and Wellness is responsible for developing and implementing organisational development initiatives, human capital development programmes, performance management systems, talent management and succession planning interventions, and employee wellness programmes. The position ensures alignment of these interventions with NAMCOR’s corporate strategy and workforce requirements to enhance organisational effectiveness, employee capability, performance and overall business sustainability.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Organisational Development and Change Management: Develop and implement organisational development strategies, change management initiatives and interventions aligned with NAMCOR’s strategic objectives. Review organisational structures, job profiles, policies and systems to ensure alignment with business requirements and organisational effectiveness. Advise management on organisational design, workforce planning, organisational culture, transformation and change management.
• Training and Development, Talent Management and Succession Planning: Coordinate the identification of organisational training needs through skills assessments, performance reviews and Personal Development Plans (PDPs). Develop and implement the annual training and development plan in line with organisational priorities and approved budgets.
• Performance Management: Manage and coordinate the organisation-wide performance management system to ensure alignment with NAMCOR’s corporate scorecard and strategic objectives. Coordinate the annual performance management cycle, including target setting, performance agreements, mid-year reviews, year-end assessments, moderation and feedback. Support management in cascading corporate objectives to departmental, functional and individual performance targets.
• Employee Wellness: Develop, implement and monitor the employee wellness strategy and annual wellness programme. Coordinate wellness initiatives focusing on preventative care, health promotion, screening, employee assistance and appropriate referrals. Monitor employee wellness trends and identify potential workplace wellness risks requiring management intervention.
• Leadership and People Management: Lead, manage and develop the Organisational Development, Training and Wellness team to ensure effective and professional service delivery. Establish clear performance expectations, monitor team performance and provide coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback. Identify staff development needs and implement appropriate capacity-building interventions.
• Reporting and Stakeholder Management: Prepare and submit periodic reports on organisational development, training and development, performance management, talent management and employee wellness. Build effective working relationships with Executive Management, line managers, employees, training institutions and external service providers.

Persons with disabilities meeting requirements are encouraged to apply. Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and no documents will be returned. Due Date: 30 October 2026

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma at NQF Level 8 in Human Resources Development, Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology or a relevant field. An MBA or a relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: At least six (6) years’ relevant experience in Human Resources, with substantial exposure to organisational development, performance management, training and development, talent management and related human capital functions. At least two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory or management role.

Work Level: Mid-Level

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Market Related

EE Position: No

Location: Windhoek Khomas Region