Deputy Director: Organisational Design And Job Evaluation

POST 26/127 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ORGANISATIONAL DESIGN AND JOB EVALUATION

REF NO: DSAC-01/07/2026

SALARY : R932 292 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration salary package), consists

of a basic salary, Sate’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension

Fund (13% of Basic salary) and a flexible portion that may be structured in

terms of applicable rules Middle Management Services Guidelines

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate/ NQF 4 or equivalent

qualification. Minimum three-year National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Degree

(NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Management Services / Organisation

and Work Study / Operations Management/Production Management/

Organisational Development/ Industrial Psychology or any relevant

Organisational Development qualification. Job Evaluation Certificate and

PERSAL Establishment Certificate as additional requirements. 3-5 years

relevant experience, at least 3 years at an Assistant Director level in

organisational development, job evaluation and or any relevant organisation

development environment. Knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service

Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, etc. Knowledge of Job

evaluation and job grading processes. Knowledge and understanding of DPSA

directives, circulars, PSCBC Resolutions etc. applicable to organisational

development/change management environment. Knowledge and

understanding of Organisational Design principles and techniques.

Understanding of Code of Remuneration (CORE). Knowledge of Computer

software (Excel, OrgPlus, Visio, PowerPoint, etc). Knowledge and

understanding of Diversity management. Knowledge and understanding of

business process management. Good communication and Interpersonal

relation. Planning and organising skills. Problem solving skills. Interviewing and

analytical thinking skills. Project Management skills. Facilitation and

Presentation skills. Computer literate. Attention to detail. Ability to work

independently and as a team. Ability to keep classified information.

DUTIES : To manage and provide organisational development and design services to

support organisational effectiveness within the Department. Manage

organisational development and structure review process: Lead organisational

design and structure review processes. Manage the development, review, and

alignment of organisational structures with approved establishment

requirements and CoE provisions. Develop organisational structure reports,

recommendations, and submissions for management approval. Monitor the

implementation of approved organisational structures and related

organisational development interventions. Conduct organisational functionality

and mandate analysis. Authorise the creation, amendment, and abolishment

of posts on PERSAL in line with approved organisational structures. Manage

and monitor alignment between approved organisational structures,

establishment information, and PERSAL records. Manage and monitor job

evaluation processes: Oversee the implementation of job evaluation and job

grading processes in accordance with DPSA policies and frameworks. Ensure

newly created, revised and existing positions are evaluated and graded in line

with approved job evaluation systems. Manage the coordination of job

evaluation panel meetings. Oversee the monitor of job evaluation register and

implementation of approved grading outcomes. Provide technical advice and

guidance on job evaluation and grading matters. Ensure approved job

evaluation and grading outcomes are accurately implemented and updated on

PERSAL. Manage job description development and review processes:

Oversee the development, review, and quality assurance of job descriptions

aligned to organisational structures and operational requirements. Ensure all

employees have approved and signed job descriptions in the department.

Oversee the maintenance of the job description database and related records.

Manage Business Process Improvement Initiatives: Oversee the business

process mapping, analysis, and improvement initiatives. Oversee the

development and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and

business process documentation. Facilitate the identification of process gaps,

inefficiencies, and operational improvement opportunities. Monitor the

implementation of approved business process improvements. Leveraging AI

tools to analyse organisational structures, spans of control and reporting lines.

Supporting AI-assisted business process mapping and process optimisation.

Developing governance frameworks for the responsible and ethical use of AI

within Organisational Design and Development. Develop reports and

recommendations on business process improvement within the department.

Manage Administrative and Governance Support Services: Coordinate

administrative, reporting, and governance processes within the organisational

development unit. Prepare reports, submissions, presentations, and memos

related to organisational development processes and procedures. Manage the

coordination of meetings, workshops, consultations, and stakeholder

engagements. Monitor compliance with organisational development policies,

procedures, and legislative prescripts.

ENQUIRIES : Ms Z Lamati Tel No: (012) 441 3831

Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate/ NQF 4 or equivalent qualification. Minimum three-year National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Degree (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Management Services / Organisation and Work Study / Operations Management/Production Management/ Organisational Development/ Industrial Psychology or any relevant Organisational Development qualification. Job Evaluation Certificate and PERSAL Establishment Certificate as additional requirements. 3-5 years relevant experience, at least 3 years at an Assistant Director level in organisational development, job evaluation and or any relevant organisation development environment. Knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, etc. Knowledge of Job evaluation and job grading processes. Knowledge and understanding of DPSA directives, circulars, PSCBC Resolutions etc. applicable to organisational development/change management environment. Knowledge and understanding of Organisational Design principles and techniques. Understanding of Code of Remuneration (CORE). Knowledge of Computer software (Excel, OrgPlus, Visio, PowerPoint, etc). Knowledge and understanding of Diversity management. Knowledge and understanding of business process management. Good communication and Interpersonal relation. Planning and organising skills. Problem solving skills. Interviewing and analytical thinking skills. Project Management skills. Facilitation and Presentation skills. Computer literate. Attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as a team. Ability to keep classified information.

To manage and provide organisational development and design services to support organisational effectiveness within the Department. Manage organisational development and structure review process: Lead organisational design and structure review processes. Manage the development, review, and alignment of organisational structures with approved establishment requirements and CoE provisions. Develop organisational structure reports, recommendations, and submissions for management approval. Monitor the implementation of approved organisational structures and related organisational development interventions. Conduct organisational functionality and mandate analysis. Authorise the creation, amendment, and abolishment of posts on PERSAL in line with approved organisational structures. Manage and monitor alignment between approved organisational structures, establishment information, and PERSAL records. Manage and monitor job evaluation processes: Oversee the implementation of job evaluation and job grading processes in accordance with DPSA policies and frameworks. Ensure newly created, revised and existing positions are evaluated and graded in line with approved job evaluation systems. Manage the coordination of job evaluation panel meetings. Oversee the monitor of job evaluation register and implementation of approved grading outcomes. Provide technical advice and guidance on job evaluation and grading matters. Ensure approved job evaluation and grading outcomes are accurately implemented and updated on PERSAL. Manage job description development and review processes: Oversee the development, review, and quality assurance of job descriptions aligned to organisational structures and operational requirements. Ensure all employees have approved and signed job descriptions in the department. Oversee the maintenance of the job description database and related records. Manage Business Process Improvement Initiatives: Oversee the business process mapping, analysis, and improvement initiatives. Oversee the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and business process documentation. Facilitate the identification of process gaps, inefficiencies, and operational improvement opportunities. Monitor the implementation of approved business process improvements. Leveraging AI tools to analyse organisational structures, spans of control and reporting lines. Supporting AI-assisted business process mapping and process optimisation. Developing governance frameworks for the responsible and ethical use of AI within Organisational Design and Development. Develop reports and recommendations on business process improvement within the department. Manage Administrative and Governance Support Services: Coordinate administrative, reporting, and governance processes within the organisational development unit. Prepare reports, submissions, presentations, and memos related to organisational development processes and procedures. Manage the coordination of meetings, workshops, consultations, and stakeholder engagements. Monitor compliance with organisational development policies, procedures, and legislative prescripts.

Applications can be submitted by email to the relevant email and by quoting the relevant reference number provided on the subject line. Acceptable formats for submission of documents are limited to MS Word, PDF. The Department of Small Business Development is committed to the pursuit of diversity and redress. Candidates must submit applications to recruitment5@dsbd.gov.za and quote the reference number for the abovementioned position on the subject line (email) when applying, i.e. “REF NO: SIA” Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a recent comprehensive CV. Submission of copies of qualifications, Identity document, and any other relevant documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All non-SA citizens will be required to submit proof of permanent residence in South Africa when shortlisted. Personnel suitability checks will be done during the selection process. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. In the pursuit of diversity and redress, appointments will be made in line with the DSBD EE Plan. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement within three months of appointment, as well as complete a financial interest declaration form within one month of appointment and annually thereafter. The Department reserves the rights not to fill or withdraw any advertised post. Note: a new application for employment (Z83) form is applicable from 01 January 2021. The new form can be downloaded online at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp OTHER POST

Applications: recruitment5@dsbd.gov.za