Assistant Director: Work-Study/Organisational Design Specialist

REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be in possession of a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Public Management /Administration/Operations Management / Management Services/ Industrial Psychology/ Human Resource Management or related equivalent qualification. At least three (3) years’ relevant experience which one (1) year should be on salary level seven (7), eight (8) or equivalent supervisory level 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. Proficiency in business process mapping, research, and benchmarking. Excellent communication (verbal and written), facilitation, and presentation skills. Strong analytical, policy development, and report writing skills. Demonstrated leadership, people management, and project management abilities.
• Computer literacy (MS Office) and knowledge of the PERSAL system. Knowledge of the Public Service Job Evaluation system – Compensate. Ability to work independently, under pressure, and as part of a team. Willingness to work overtime and travel when required.

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: Manage the development, timely review, and updating of 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 job evaluation policies, directives and regulatory requirements. Coordinate the creation of 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. Ensure skills transfer. Facilitate a benchmarking exercise where necessary. Oversee quality assurance processes before presentation to job evaluation panels. Manage accurate and timely presentations of job evaluation panels.
• Administration and Reporting: Facilitate the development and review of the Job Evaluation Policy. Manage the accurate capturing of organisational design and job evaluation data for Departmental reporting. Coordinate logistical arrangements for job evaluation panels and interviews, ensuring accurate documentation, inclusive of minutes and record-keeping. Facilitate submission compilation and monitor the approval of the recommendations. Coordinate the appointment and training of Job Analysis and panel members. Manage enquiries related to organisational design and job evaluation. Produce organisational design and job evaluation reports, inclusive of statistical data. Conduct awareness workshops and educate employees on organisational design, job description compliance, and other relevant topics through various communication channels including workshops and newsflashes.
• Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain strategic partnerships within Departmental Branches and external stakeholders regarding organisational structure, design, job descriptions and job evaluation. Facilitate consistent communication and engagement with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for organisational design initiatives. Represent the Department at National organisational design structures. Please detail courses passed in the CV as per the academic transcript.