Head: Transformation

SUMMARY:
Lead Enterprise-Wide Transformation and Drive Strategic Organisational Change

POSITION INFO:
Role: Head - Transformation Employment Type: Permanent Location: Johannesburg Reporting to: Chief People & Brand Officer Overview The Head - Transformation will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the organisation''s corporate transformation agenda, ensuring alignment with business strategy, B-BBEE requirements and broader social impact objectives. The role will oversee transformation governance, compliance, stakeholder partnerships, budgets, verification readiness and social investment initiatives, while ensuring measurable business and societal impact. Minimum Requirements Bachelor''s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Management or a related field. Postgraduate qualification in B-BBEE, Transformation, Development Finance, Sustainability or Business Management (advantageous). 8-10 years'' relevant experience in Transformation, B-BBEE, Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD), Socio-Economic Development (SED), Corporate Social Investment (CSI) or stakeholder partnerships. Minimum of 3 years'' experience in a senior management role. Expert knowledge of B-BBEE legislation, scorecard elements, verification processes and compliance requirements. Proven experience managing ESD, SED/CSI and preferential procurement initiatives. Experience in transformation strategy, corporate governance, stakeholder engagement and social impact programmes. Strong financial management, budgeting, risk management and reporting capabilities. Experience engaging with executive management, Board committees, government and industry stakeholders. Experience within insurance, financial services, mining-linked industries or other regulated environments would be advantageous. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement the organisation''s transformation strategy and annual implementation plans. Provide strategic oversight of B-BBEE scorecard performance, compliance and annual verification processes. Lead and oversee Enterprise Development, Supplier Development and Socio-Economic Development initiatives. Drive Corporate Social Investment (CSI) and social impact programmes, ensuring measurable outcomes. Oversee preferential procurement initiatives and supplier diversity performance. Provide governance and oversight of skills development, bursary programmes and education investments. Monitor Employment Equity, Management Control and Ownership scorecard performance in collaboration with relevant departments. Build and manage strategic partnerships with government, industry bodies, SETAs, educational institutions, suppliers and community organisations. Manage transformation budgets, financial performance, risk and regulatory compliance. Develop transformation dashboards, impact measurement frameworks and executive reporting for EXCO and Board committees. Lead, manage and develop the Transformation Manager, Bursary Manager and Corporate Social Initiatives Manager. Drive continuous improvement, accountability and effective delivery across the transformation portfolio.