Assistant Director: Departmental Work Organisation Capacity Development (2 posts available), Ref No. DOTP 47/2025

Job Purpose

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to execute and oversee the delivery of departmental work organisation capacity services, transversal job design, transversal organisation design and alignment, service delivery initiatives, as well as practice enablement and development.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Social Sciences, Humanities, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Psychology, Public and Business Management Science or related; A minimum of 3 years administrative experience in organisation development or related.

Recommendation

A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas

Deliver departmental work organisation capacity services; Deliver transversal job design services; Deliver on transversal organisation design and alignment; Deliver on transversal service delivery initiatives; Deliver a practice enablement and development service; Plan, execute and monitor project(s); Supervise Organisation Development Practitioners.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Organisational performance as they relate to the field of organisation development; Appropriate job evaluation system; Organisation development theory, practice, and techniques regarding organisation design, process development and improvement and behaviour; Appreciative inquiry; Research methods / statistics (action research, quantitative and qualitative); Project management; Mentoring and coaching practices; National and provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management, financial management and supply chain management; Policies of the government of the day (national and provincial); Provincial government functions and services; Statutory framework governing the broad management of the public service; Staff performance management system (SPMS); Disciplinary and grievance procedure.

Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Accounting finance and audit; Analytical; Benchmarking; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Diagnostic; Facilitation and process consultation; Influencing; Innovative problem-solving; Intervention design; Interviewing; Leadership; Listening; Mentoring and coaching; Motivation; Negotiation; Networking; Planning and organising; Presentation; Research; Team building and strong inter-personal.

Remuneration

R 468 459 - R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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