Director Organisation Efficiency

Department of Economic Development; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,186,000 - 1,449,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All-inclusive package

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government, Department of Economic Development, invites applications for a senior management role overseeing Organisation Efficiency. The post focuses on policy development, implementation, monitoring of employment practices, and leading improvement initiatives within the department.

The role requires an NQF Level 7 qualification and 5 years of middle management experience, with an emphasis on organisational development and government frameworks. Closing date is 09-11-2026.

Qualifications

• NQF Level 7 qualification required in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, implementation and review of Organisation Efficiency policies and plans.
• Lead guidelines for non-discriminatory employment practices and monitor impact.
• Guide the DPSA Operation Management Framework implementation in the GDED.
• Provide leadership in strategies and procedures for Organisation Efficiency programmes.
• Manage research and drafting of speeches and briefing notes for MEC and executive management.
• Benchmark against best practices nationally and internationally.
• Oversee projects aligned with the operational plan for Organisation Efficiency.
• Ensure submission and consolidation of departmental annual/quarterly reports.
• Engage with internal components and external stakeholders to drive Organisation Efficiency interventions.

Education

NQF Level 7 qualification (Industrial Psychology / Management Services / Operations/Production Management / Human Resources / Public Administration)

Job description

• Package : R 1 317 384.00 per annum all-inclusive package

Requirements :

• An NQF level 7 qualification in Industrial Psychology, Management Services, Operations/Production Management, Human Resources, Public Administration or equivalent as recognized by SAQA. 5 years' experience at Middle Management level in a Organisational Development Successful completion of the certificate for entry into Senior Management Service (SMS) endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on www.thensg.gov.za. environment

Duties :

• Oversee the development, implementation and continuous review of policies, plans and methodologies relating to Organisation Efficiency. Oversee the development of guidelines for non-discriminatory employment practices, and monitor their implementation and impact. Oversee the implementation of the DPSA Operation Management Framework in the GDED. Provide leadership and guidance in the development and implementation of all strategies and procedures, focusing on Organisation Efficiency programmes Determine research to be conducted in Organisation Efficiency and analyse against best practice. Oversee the research on drafting of speeches and briefing notes for the MEC and Executive management of the department on Employment Equity, Disability management and Gender mainstreaming in the GDED. Benchmark against international and national best practices. Oversee projects that are aligned with the operational plan for Organisation Efficiency to address the needs of the GDED. Monitor project deadlines and devise appropriate measures to address challenges with projects. Oversee the development and submission of compliance reports with DPSA. Facilitate the development of monthly reports and consolidate inputs from the Subdirectorates Oversee the submission and consolidation of inputs into the departmental annual, quarterly, and or related reports Manage collaborative relationships with other components within GDED Oversee the facilitation of Organisation Efficiency workshops and information sessions Provide guidance to internal components through liaising, consulting, and providing relevant Organisation Efficiency interventions Participate in all forums of the province and focus on addressing Organisation Efficiency challenges Build and maintain relations with internal and external stakeholders, including other Government departments, organisations for people with disabilities, Women organisations within the three tiers of government, organized business and Higher Learning Institutions Present to management and GDED components on Organisation Efficiency issues and other related matters Manage responses to Audit findings Manage the flow of work Manage the development, performance of, and discipline staff Manage the financial resources of the Unit

Employer : Department of Economic Development

Location : 56 Eloff Street (Marshalltown) Umnotho House

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have the required qualification

Do you have . 5 years' experience at Middle Management level in a Organisational Development Successful completion of the certificate for entry into Senior Management Service (SMS) endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on www.thensg.gov.za. environment