Deputy Director: Change Management And Service Delivery – Pretoria – Department Of Public Service And Administration

Deputy Director: Change Management and Service Delivery at the Department Of Public Service And Administration in Pretoria, a rewarding government job in South Africa

Published 10 November 2026
Closing Date 20 November 2026 — 5 days left
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About the Role

The Department Of Public Service And Administration is seeking a skilled Deputy Director: Change Management and Service Delivery to join their team in Pretoria. This role is pivotal in driving the department’s change management initiatives and enhancing service delivery standards across various sectors of public service. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition during change initiatives, helping to foster a culture of adaptability and responsiveness within the department.

The Deputy Director will play an essential role in aligning the department’s goals with the needs of the community. By implementing effective change management strategies, the position aims to improve service delivery and increase citizen satisfaction. This role not only contributes to the overall efficiency of the department but also directly impacts the quality of public services offered to the residents of Pretoria and beyond.

About the Department

The Department Of Public Service And Administration is committed to transforming public service delivery in South Africa. Its mission is to create a responsive, accountable, and efficient public service that meets the needs of citizens. The department champions initiatives that enhance transparency, support innovation, and foster continuous improvement in service delivery, making it a meaningful place to work for those passionate about public service.

What You’ll Do

  • Design and implement change management initiatives that align with departmental goals.
  • Develop, review, and monitor the departmental change management framework.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to determine change requirements and facilitate effective communication.
  • Conduct culture surveys and audits to assess departmental change needs.
  • Develop training programs to empower change agents within the department.
  • Coordinate the implementation of service delivery improvement plans.
  • Oversee the development and management of a complaints and compliments system to enhance service quality.
  • Facilitate community outreach through initiatives such as Know Your Rights campaigns.
  • Prepare annual reports on departmental performance against service delivery standards.

What You’ll Need

  • A recognized NQF level 7 qualification in a relevant field such as Work Study, Operations Management, or Change Management.
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in change management, organizational development, or service delivery improvement, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
  • Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and frameworks, including the Public Service Act and Batho Pele principles.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively and lead teams effectively.
  • A valid driver’s license is required; candidates with disabilities preventing them from driving will still be considered.

How to Apply

Please refer to the application instructions below.

Requirements

A recognised NQF level 7 qualification in Work Study / Management Services / Operations Management / Organisational Development / Change Management / Industrial Psychology / Human Resource Management or related field.

5 years’ experience in change management, organisational development, service delivery improvement, Batho Pele and/or operations management environment, of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level.

Legislative and Regulatory Framework: Public Service Act of 1994 as amended.

Public Service Regulations, 2016 as amended.

Public Finance Management Act, 1999 as amended (PFMA).

Treasury Regulations of 2005 as amended.

The white Paper on Transforming Public Service Delivery (Batho Pele) (WPTPSD), 1997.

Public Service Charter Directive.

Operational Management Framework.

Complaints and Compliments Management Framework (CCMF), 2013.

All applicable directives from relevant authorities).

Knowledge of: Policy development, analysis and implementation.

Change Management.

Project Management.

Customer Focus and Responsiveness.

Service Delivery Innovation.

Programme and Project Management.

People management and empowerment.

Organisational, planning and co-ordination skills.

Good communication skills (verbal and written).

Computer literacy.

Interpersonal skills.

Analytical skills.

Problem solving skills.

Team Leadership.

Research skills.

Facilitation and presentation skills.

Ability to work individually and in a team.

Innovative.

Conflict Resolution.

Articulate.

Initiative.

Impact and 115 Influence.

A valid driver’s licence (Persons with disabilities that prevent them from driving will still be considered).

Job Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implement Change Management initiatives; Developing, review and monitor the implementation of the departmental change management framework; Developing and implement change management strategies in response to change initiative projects in the department; Conducting culture surveys and audits to assess the Departmental change requirements; Determining change requirements aligned to changes in systems and processes (including IT processes and systems); Collaborating with and influence stakeholders on change requirements, as the custodian of change in the Department; Developing interventions to address change requirements; Networking, influence, and liaise with operational managers and staff to ensure change buy- in and implementation; Identifying and develop relevant communique and supporting change management material; Identifying change agents within the Department and ensure their effective onboarding; Facilitating the development of training to capacitate the Departmental change agents; Continuously measure and evaluate results and progress; Coordinating the development and implementation of Departmental service delivery improvement planning; Coordinating the planning, development , implementation , monitoring, reporting and evaluation of continuous service delivery improvement within the department; Designing and co-ordinate implementation of client orientation strategy and policy; Ensuring that the department has developed a functioning, well-managed complaints and compliments management system that informs critical service delivery and citizen satisfaction areas of improvement as outlined in the Complaints and Compliments Management Framework; (CCMF), 2013; Establishing and maintain correspondence with clients and stakeholders and respond queries; Designing, implement, and maintain suggestion system to improve customer service; Conduct customer service improvement surveys (internal and external); Participating in the National service delivery and innovation fora; Developing and review service standards delivery charter in the department; Coordinating the development, review and implementation of the minimum standards for the level and quality of services the department will provide; Developing and review the departmental service Delivery Charter; Monitoring departmental performance against standards and produce annual reports; Implementing Operational Management Framework (OMF) in collaboration with the Organizational Development unit; Coordinating and monitor the implementation of the Batho Pele Programmes; Managing the customer service improvement programmes; Developing, review and monitor the implementation of Batho Pele Plan; Managing the Batho Pele Programmes in the department; Ensuring continuous reporting on Batho Pele compliance; Representing the Department at all functions of Batho Pele meetings and forums; Facilitating the departmental Know Your Rights campaigns and the Service Excellence Awards in the department; Establishing Departmental Batho Pele Forum and co-ordinate its programmes; Ensuring improved client satisfaction, customer relations and customer care plans.

Salary

R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package consisting of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured according to the MMS dispensation)

How to Apply

Email application: [email protected] For Enquiries: Mr T Koena Tel No: (012) 444 6154