About the Role
The Department of Public Service and Administration is seeking a dedicated individual for the role of Deputy Director: Organisational Development based in Pretoria Head Office. This pivotal position plays a critical role in shaping the efficiency and effectiveness of public service delivery in South Africa. As a Deputy Director, you will be responsible for managing the development and review of organisational structures, job profiles, and job grading, which are essential to ensuring that public service institutions function optimally to meet the needs of communities.
Your work will directly impact the lives of South Africans by enhancing the capabilities of the public sector. By developing guidelines for operations management and implementing strategic changes, you will help foster a culture of continuous improvement that benefits citizens across the nation. This role not only demands expertise but also offers the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission that touches the lives of many.
About the Department
The Department of Public Service and Administration is committed to creating a public service that is efficient, effective, and accountable. With a focus on enhancing service delivery and promoting good governance, the department aims to ensure that all South Africans have access to quality public services. Working within this department means being part of a larger collective effort to position South Africa as a model of inclusive governance and service excellence.
In this environment, you will have the chance to work on critical projects that drive organisational development and improve public sector capabilities. Your contributions will help ensure that the department meets its mandate of delivering services that are responsive to the needs of the community.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the development and review of organisational structures and job profiles.
- Conduct investigations into functional and establishment requirements.
- Oversee the creation of business processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and service standards.
- Develop and implement change management programmes to enhance organisational effectiveness.
- Monitor and evaluate the application of organisational structures and ensure continuous improvements.
- Collaborate with human resources to align development initiatives with departmental goals.
What You’ll Need
- An NQF level 7 qualification in Management Services, Operations Management, Production Management, or Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
- A minimum of five years of management experience in an organisational development setting.
- Proven experience in job evaluation processes and relevant systems.
- Strong knowledge of organisational development principles and operations management tools.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with capabilities in presentations and report writing.
- Competence in project management and strategic leadership.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
An NQF level 7 qualification in Management Services/Operations Management/ Production Management/ Industrial and Organizational Psychology.Five (5) years management experience in Organisational Development environment.
Sound experience in job evaluation processes and relevant system.
Knowledge and understanding of organizational development and design principles.
Knowledge of operations management tools.
Knowledge of change management.
Ability to develop operations management values chain.
Ability to conduct high-level feasibility studies.
Knowledge of policy development and implementation.
Understanding of legislative and policy frameworks governing the public sector.
Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
Presentations, report writing and networking skills.
Understanding of programme and project management.
Strategic capability and leadership.
People management and empowerment.
Knowledge management.
Service delivery and innovation.
Problem solving and analysis.
Client orientation and customer focus.
Accountability and ethical conduct.
Job Duties
Manage the development and review of organisational structure, job profiles and job grading.Conduct functional and establishment investigations.
Manage the development of business process, SOP’s and service standards.
Develop guidelines on operations management tools.
Manage the implementation of all planned change.
Research and develop change programmes that best fit for the organisational improvements.
Monitor and evaluate the implementation of organisational structure, job profiles, job grading, operations management interventions and continuous improvement.
Ensure maintenance of organisational structure, job profiles, job gradings, continuously improvement of the business process, SOP’s service standards and operations management policy.
Management of human resources.
ENQURIES : Mr J Khoza Tel No: (012) 336 7405
