About the Role
The Department of Basic Education is seeking a dedicated Assistant Director: Organisational Design & Job Evaluation to join their vibrant team at their Head Office in Pretoria. This pivotal role involves enhancing the organisational framework within the public service, ensuring that job descriptions are accurate, and that roles are effectively evaluated. Your work will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of educational services across South Africa, making a meaningful contribution to the community and public service.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing and reviewing organisational structures, which is crucial for fostering a productive work environment. By coordinating various projects, you will help streamline processes and improve service delivery models, enhancing the overall educational experience for learners and educators alike. Your efforts will shape the future of the Department, making it a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about human resources and organisational development.
About the Department
The Department of Basic Education is committed to delivering quality education to all South Africans, focusing on enhancing learning outcomes through effective governance and management of educational institutions. The department plays a significant role in shaping the future of the nation by ensuring that every child has access to quality education. Working here means being part of a team that not only values education but also actively works towards improving it in a sustainable manner.
With a strong emphasis on organisational development, the department seeks to create an efficient and responsive workforce capable of meeting the challenges of the education sector. Joining this dynamic team means contributing to meaningful changes that resonate throughout the community and beyond.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and review organisational and functional structures.
- Create and update job descriptions to reflect current responsibilities.
- Conduct job evaluations and work study investigations.
- Coordinate projects aimed at assessing organisational functionality.
- Collaborate on the development and review of service delivery models.
- Facilitate mapping and project planning to enhance operational efficiency.
What You’ll Need
- A bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Management Services, Business Management, Organisational Development, or Human Resources Management.
- Relevant training in Job Design and Evaluation, Work Study Measurement, and Structure Design.
- A Certificate in Job Evaluation from the National School of Government.
- 3-4 years of experience in Human Resources Management, Strategic Management, or an Organisational Design environment.
- Strong analytical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal abilities.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below to submit your application.
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Requirements
A bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Management Services/ Business Management/ Organisational Development/ Human Resources Management.Training in Job Design and evaluation, Work study measurement and method study, Structure Design and Service Delivery Model.
Certificate in Job Evaluation by NSG.
3-4 years’ experience in Human Resources Management/ Strategic Management/ Organisational Design environment.
A hard worker who is strategic and forward thinking, influencing, interpersonal, communication, report writing, analytical thinking, complex problem solving, leadership, political and organisational alertness skills.
Knowledge of organisational development and design, work study, job design and job evaluation, business process management and improvement and applicable regulatory frameworks.
Knowledge on how to deal with resistance to change.
Knowledge of how organisations function internally to be effective.
A confident, curious and adaptable worker with the ability to prioritise work activities.
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Job Duties
Develop and review organisational and functional structures.Develop and review job descriptions.
Conduct job evaluation.
Conduct work study investigations.
Coordinate organisational functionality assessment (OFA) projects.
Coordinate the development and review of service delivery model.
Conduct mapping and project planning.
