Organisational Effectiveness Specialist

Who are we?

Sanlam Fintech is a newly established digital first business within the Sanlam Group on a mission to democratise financial advice and solutions for everyone across the African continent. We exist to pioneer inclusive financial confidence helping people build strong foundations to bridge the gap in generational wealth. Our culture is that of agility and constant deployment, we believe in learning fast, learning cheap and learning forward. Our aim is to provide a work environment where knowledge workers can accelerate the development of their ideas and bring innovation to market, at the same time provide compelling career and development proposition that will enable them to realise their dreams.

Position Overview

We are looking for a dynamic OE specialist who will play a key role in driving Sanlam Fintech’s culture, ensuring effective team structures, enhancing leadership capabilities, and supporting change management initiatives. This role will be instrumental in shaping an agile, high-performance organisation that delivers efficiently and is structured for sustainable growth. Please note that this is a 12-month FTC position.

What will you do?

1.Culture & Organisational Effectiveness

• Champion and embed Sanlam Fintech’s leadership principles and values in ways that influence behaviour and decision-making.
• Develop strategies to drive a high-performance, client-centric, and inclusive culture.
• Design and implement culture initiatives that enhance employee engagement and alignment with business objectives.

• Measure and report on cultural effectiveness using data-driven insights and feedback mechanisms enabling the business to design appropriate talent retention strategies.

2. Organisational Design & Team Effectiveness

• Assess and refine team structures to ensure alignment with business strategy and efficiency in delivery.
• Partner with business leaders to ensure teams are structured effectively to drive performance and collaboration.
• Develop frameworks to enhance cross-functional collaboration and accountability.

3. Leadership Development

• Design and deliver leadership development programs tailored to business needs.
• Work closely with Exco and senior leaders to build leadership capability at all levels.
• Drive leadership coaching, mentoring, and continuous learning initiatives.

4. Change Management & Transformation

• Lead change management initiatives to support structural and cultural transformation.
• Develop and execute change management frameworks, ensuring smooth transitions and high adoption.
• Track and measure the impact of change initiatives, providing insights for continuous improvement.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organisational Psychology or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in organisational development, effectiveness, or a related field, preferably in fintech or a high-growth environment.
• Strong experience in culture transformation, organisational design, leadership development, and change management.
• Proven ability to drive strategic HR initiatives that align with business objectives.
• Familiarity with agile ways of working.

What will make you successful in this role?

• You will align organisational initiatives with business goals to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• You will engage and persuade senior leaders and teams to adopt best practices.
• You will actively shape and reinforce a high-performance, client-centric, and inclusive work environment.
• You will use insights and analytics to assess team structures, culture initiatives, and leadership development.
• You will thrive in a fast-changing fintech environment by responding proactively to evolving business needs.
• You will guide teams through transformation with structured change management strategies.
• You will identify and develop leadership talent to strengthen the organisation’s future capabilities.
• You will consistently deliver high-quality solutions that enhance organisational effectiveness.

Who you are and what you know

• You have excellent conceptual thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• You have worked in complex organisations and know how to use your influence to gain support.
• You have great interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and know how to tell stories and sell ideas.
• You have a passion for people and what makes them tick and could unearth new insights to drive breakthrough ideas.
• You have a sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success.

Knowledge and Skills

Personal Attributes

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping  our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. 

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.