Bioss Southern Africa – A Bioss Affiliate Company

Case Study

Redesign and Skills Development using the Matrix of Working Relationships, Levels of Work and other Bioss Tools

The Client

The client was an African port organisation with approximately 800 employees.

The Challenge

The client was facing a proposed expansion project and needed to identify the current and future number and nature of skills required, with a view to compiling an organisational development plan in order to meet these future projected needs.

The Work

The project involved:

  • Analysing current organisational structure and recommending future structure aligned to strategy
  • Analysing current versus future staff numbers and identifying skills gaps
  • Making recommendations for efficiency, systems and productivity improvements
  • Redesign of current and future job roles
  • Conducting a talent and skills audit for all employees, enabling the identification of talent and succession pools 
  • Compiling individual development reports for staff at all levels, aligned to strategy
  • Providing feedback to individuals

The following tools and processes were used:

Benefits to the Client

The key benefits to the organisation included:

  • Development of clear role profiles and accountabilities 
  • Clearly identifying skills development priorities and next steps for meeting future skills needs
  • Prioritisation of individual staff development needs
  • Improved focus and productivity
  • Effective and objective talent pool management

For more information, please contact Jacques Haworth or Bioss Southern Africa.