About the Role
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism is seeking an Organisational Development Specialist to join its dynamic team in Bloemfontein. This role is crucial for shaping the structural integrity of the department, ensuring that it functions optimally in serving the community. By developing and maintaining the departmental organogram, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying gaps and proposing effective solutions that align with the department’s strategic objectives. This position not only supports the internal workings of government but also contributes to public service by enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery.
In a vibrant city like Bloemfontein, this role offers an opportunity to be at the forefront of organisational change in the public sector. The Organisational Development Specialist will be responsible for consulting with stakeholders, conducting job evaluations, and developing job descriptions that accurately reflect the needs of the department. This work is fundamental to ensuring that the department has the right people in the right positions, ultimately leading to better services for the people of South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism is committed to fostering sustainable economic growth and development throughout the region. Its mission is to create an enabling environment for businesses and citizens alike, ensuring that the spirit of entrepreneurship is alive and thriving. Working within this department means contributing to initiatives that drive job creation, enhance competitiveness, and improve the overall quality of life for communities across the province.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and maintain the departmental organogram, identifying needs and proposing redesigns.
- Conduct research to ensure alignment with approved sector standards and consult with stakeholders for input.
- Compile and finalize proposed organograms, providing feedback to relevant stakeholders.
- Develop, review, and analyze norms and standards for departmental processes.
- Conduct job evaluations on prioritized positions and present findings to the Quality Assurance Committee.
- Provide advice and guidance on the development of job descriptions, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
- Manage resources within the component to achieve objectives, including performance management and staff development.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate Degree (NQF Level 7) in Organisational Development or Business Administration with an OD focus.
- 3-4 years of experience in an organisational development environment.
- Certificates in business process mapping, job evaluation initial and follow-up training, and job evaluation panel certification.
- Knowledge of norms and standards, HR practices, and job evaluation processes.
- Proficiency in relevant software (Org-Plus/Visio and BPM & SOP Techniques) and a valid driver’s license.
- Strong computer literacy and the ability to manage information effectively.
How to Apply
Applications can be hand delivered or sent via email to [email protected] and quote the reference number for the above-mentioned position on the subject line (email) when applying. Quoting the reference number, applications can be hand delivered at the Ground Floor Security Entrance, 113 St Andrews Building, St Andrew Street, Bloemfontein or sent via email. Kindly take note that the email size limit is 4MB. You are therefore kindly requested to send documents separately, should they exceed the allowed limit.
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Requirements
An appropriate Degree (NQF Level 7) in Organisational Development and/or business administration with an OD focus.3-4 years’ experience in OD environment.
Certificate in business process mapping, JE initial and Follow-up training certificate and JE Panel certificate.
Knowledge of setting of norms and standards, knowledge of the department, cost benefit analysis, hr practice, compilation of job descriptions, relevant legislations and policies, general office administration practice, PERSAL, job evaluation processes, compensate system, working knowledge of Org- Plus/ Visio, Structure Costing Models and BPM & SOP Techniques.
Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license.
Job Duties
To develop & maintain the organogram/s; analyse the current departmental organogram, identify the needs/gaps to inform review/redesign of the departmental organogram, conduct research proposal of organogram to ensure alignment to the approved specific sector generic or where applicable, consult with the relevant stakeholders / role players to source inputs/buy-in, compile the proposed organogram and provide timeous feedback to relevant stakeholders, finalize and submit to source concurrence, partake in ensuring proper implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the approved structure.To develop, review and analyse norms and standards; Assess shortcomings/need for amendment/development of norms and standards, investigate the amendment/development of norms and standards, draft norms and standards, consult with relevant stakeholders, obtain approval, monitor the implementation.
Conduct job evaluation on identified/prioritized jobs and advice on the application thereof; collect required information on the job, conduct job analysis interview, capture information into the JE System, Present the evaluated jobs to the Quality Assurance Committee / Panel, compile submission to source implementation approval, keep records (updated database) on evaluated jobs and report timeously, disseminate/communicate information on the outcome of the evaluated jobs to the relevant Senior Manager.
To provide advice on the development of job descriptions; conduct research on the contents of the job and benchmark with other departments/ provinces, provide inputs on the draft job descriptions, conduct interviews with designated/knowledgeable officials, request inputs on the draft job descriptions, provide advice on the layout and specification of the acceptable template, keep records (updated database) on approved JDs and report timeously.
To manage resources to ensure that the objectives of the component are achieved; management of staff within the component, the development and updating of Job Descriptions for reporting staff, the performance management of staff within the component, facilitation of training interventions, give direction, guidance and advice to staff within the component.
Management of assets.
