Head: Engagement Diversity Equity and Inclusivity

Duties

• The purpose of this role is to lead and support Capricorn Group’s DEI Programme and Engagement initiatives to enable a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. This role is also accountable for driving employee engagement
• MAIN OUTPUTS/KPA’S (Weight):
• Employee Engagement
• Role Requirements:
• Accountable for driving employee diagnostic surveys
• Analysis of employee engagement data as input into our EVP
• Work closely with the HR Business Partners to champion employee engagement initiatives across the subsidiaries
• Ensure that proposed interventions cover all employee life-cycle practices
• Advise on interventions to ensure engagement is sustained across the employee lifecycle
• Work on projects with cross-functional teams to enhance the employee experience
• Reporting and monitoring progress on Employee Engagement
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
• Role Requirements:
• Responsible for creating, managing, and optimizing all efforts related to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace
• Develop and lead the DEI Programme as a strategic imperative for the Group
• Work closely with the HC team and leaders to ensure the DEI agenda is successfully implemented in line with business objectives
• Ensure the framework is embedded in all HC practices, policies, procedures, and the entire employee lifecycle Benchmark best practices and keep abreast of diversity-related trends and legislation
• Promote and develop training programs to enhance employee understanding of inclusion
• Develop and implement diversity and inclusion initiatives, optimizing all efforts to make the workplace more inclusive and equitable
• Act as DEI Programme Manager and oversee the implementation of the DEI plans of the entities
• Report on overall DEI Programme progress to Board and Exco

Requisites

• CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Working with People
• Relating and Networking (Collaboration)
• Persuading and Influencing
• Learning and Researching
• Creating and Innovating
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• QUALIFICATIONS & RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Psychology/Human Resources
• Honours Degree would be an advantage
• Eight years’ experience in organisational development
• Understanding the banking industry and exposure would be an advantage
• Three years’ experience in a senior DEI position
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation i.e., Employment Equity

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted