Deputy Director: Organisation Design & Human Resource Planning

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 897,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is seeking a Deputy Director for Organisation Design and Human Resource Planning in Johannesburg. The role requires managing job evaluations and human resource strategies, coupled with a strong experience in organizational development and relevant qualifications. It offers a competitive salary package and invites qualified individuals to apply.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years' experience at middle managerial level in Organizational Development or related field.
• Certificate in Job Evaluation in Government preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage job evaluation processes and the implementation of organizational structures.
• Provide guidance on business process improvements and human resource strategies.
• Conduct organizational review and facilitate job description development.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Written and Verbal Communication

Report Writing

Time Management

Management of People

Innovative

Client Orientation

Influential and Strategic Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7) in Management Services/Operations Management/Industrial Psychology

Job description

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Deputy Director-Organisation Design & Human Resource Planning

• Reference Number : refs/022937
• Directorate : Human Resource Management
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R896 436.00 Per Annum (all-inclusive salary package which can be structured according to an individual’s needs)

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Management Services/Operations Management/Industrial Psychology or relevant field as recognized by SAQA. At least 3- 5 years of experience at middle managerial level in Organizational Development or related field. Certificate in Job Evaluation in Government. Certificate in Org Design by NSG will be an added advantage A valid driver’s license. Competencies: Computer Literacy, excellent written and verbal communication skills, report writing skills. time management, management of people, Innovative, Team Player and flexible, Client Orientated, Influential and strategic, chairing and organising meetings. Knowledge of relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations, understanding of expectations of customers, knowledge of Contracts, management information knowledge, project management methodologies, policy development and change management.

Duties :

• DUTIES: Manage and facilitate the provision of job evaluation process, implementation of coordinated and OSD posts. Ensure the receipt, prioritisation and allocation of job evaluation requests. Ensure that cases that have been approved for Job Evaluation have been filled accordingly with correct documentation. Manage the development and maintenance of job descriptions in the Department. Manage and ensure continuous review of job description Guidelines and Template. Provide advocacy on the implementation of job description Guidelines and Template. Oversee the facilitation, compilation and implementation of job descriptions up to the output profile. Manage and facilitate the development and review of the service delivery model and business process mapping. Provide advice and guidance on the development and implementation of business process improvement, policies and procedures manual. Ensure improvement of a business process, for every structural change that impacts functions of a Business Unit. Ensure the provision of business process improvement aimed at achieving the departmental strategic and service delivery objectives. Manage and facilitate organizational review and redesign process. Manage the development, review, alignment, and implementation of organisational structure in line with the DPSA Organisational Design Guideline. Manage the collation and analysis of relevant information on organizational and establishment defects and needs through the use of research methodologies. Manage and monitor the development and implementation of Human Resource Strategy Plan. Develop and implement human resources planning strategies and policies. Monitor the implementation of a human resources strategy. Manage the development and updating of the human resources plan. Manage resources (Human/ Finance/Equipment/ Assets).

Notes :

• NOTES: To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professinaljobcentre.gov.za or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House Johannesburg. All manual applications must include a completed, initialled and signed NEW Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications submitted on an OLD Z83 form will not be accepted. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. The department will not accept applications sent through email or fax. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. NB: For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs. It is the Department’s intention to promote retrospectivity (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. Department’s intention is to promote equity through the filling of posts in line with the Departments’ Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians and People living with disabilities are encouraged apply). No late applications will be considered. The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 11-07-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade 12 plus Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Management Services/Operations Management/Industrial Psychology or relevant field as recognized by SAQA?

Do you have 3- 5 years of experience at middle managerial level in Organizational Development or related field. or related field?

Do you have a Certificate in Job Evaluation in Government?

Do you have a valid driver’s license?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.