Deputy Director : Work-Study / Organisational Design Specialist

Government Communication and Information System; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental department is seeking a Deputy Director specializing in Organisational Design. The role involves managing organisational structures, conducting job evaluations, and ensuring compliance with public service frameworks. Candidates must possess at least 5 years of relevant experience and an NQF Level 6 qualification in Public Management, Administration, or a related field. This position is based in Pretoria, Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in organisational design, job evaluation, or organisational development.
• Proven experience managing job descriptions and organisational structures.
• Knowledge of job evaluation processes and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and alignment of organisational structures.
• Conduct job analysis and maintain the job description database.
• Facilitate benchmarking and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Organisational design principles

Job analysis

Public Service Regulatory Framework

Management services

Strong stakeholder management

Education

NQF Level 6 qualification in relevant field

Job description

Job title : Deputy Director : Work-Study / Organisational Design Specialist

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : August 15, 2025

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Requirements :

• A qualification at NQF Level 6, as recognised by SAQA, in Public Management / Administration / Operations Management / Management Services / Industrial Psychology / Human Resource Management or a related equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant junior management / supervisory experience in Organisational Design, Job Evaluation, Organisational Development in the public sector, private sector, or both.

Key Requirements :

• In-depth knowledge of organisational design principles, job analysis, and job evaluation (including the Equate system).
• Proven experience in managing organisational design and job evaluation processes.
• Strong understanding of the Public Service Regulatory Framework, Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, and other relevant legislative frameworks.
• Experience in developing and aligning job descriptions and organisational structures.

Duties :

• Manage organisational structure development and alignment: Manage the development and implementation of organisational structure aligned to Departmental strategies. Conduct structural design investigations and job analysis, including coordinating research performed by internal analysts and external service providers. Ensure alignment of organisational structure development to the Organisational Design Toolkit and directives issued.
• Facilitate the mapping of organisational processes and maintenance of the organisational process database. Facilitate benchmarking and feasibility studies to ensure structures remain relevant and efficient.
• Manage organisational design and related assessment projects, including logistics. Manage the compilation of job descriptions: Develop, review, and update job descriptions in line with regulatory requirements. Ensure the completeness of job descriptions for the Department.
• Maintain the Departmental job description database, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Manage the job evaluation process: Ensure adherence to established policies, directives, and regulatory requirements. Coordinate awareness and promotion of job evaluation processes within the Department.
• Facilitate job evaluation interviews, ensuring proper representation and accurate job capturing on the Job Evaluation system.
• Develop and implement organisational design policies and strategies that support a high-performing organisation.
• Conduct workshops to create awareness on Organisational Design interventions and ensure skills transfer.
• Facilitate benchmarking exercises where necessary. Oversee quality assurance processes before presentation to job evaluation panels. Manage accurate and timely presentations of job evaluation panels.
• Coordinate logistical arrangements for job evaluation panels and interviews, ensuring accurate documentation, including minutes and records.
• Facilitate submission compilation and monitor the approval of recommendations.
• Coordinate the appointment and training of Job Analysis and panel members.
• Manage enquiries related to organisational design and job evaluation.
• Produce reports on organisational design and job evaluation, including statistical data.
• Conduct awareness workshops and educate employees on organisational design, job description compliance, and related topics through various communication channels.

Stakeholder Management :

• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships within Departmental Branches and external stakeholders regarding organisational structure, design, job descriptions, and job evaluation.
• Facilitate communication and engagement with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for initiatives.
• Represent the Department at national organisational design forums.

Please detail courses passed in the CV as per the academic transcript.