Closing Date
2025/09/08
Reference Number
WCG250801-3
Tracking Number
DOTP 13/2025 R1
Job Title
Organisational Development Practitioner: Organisational Design, Ref No. DOTP 13/2025 R1
Department
Department of the Premier
Salary level
8
Enquiries
Mr R Johnson at (021) 466 9500
Job Type
Permanent
Location - Country
South Africa
Location - Province
Western Cape
Location - Town / City
Cape Town
Job Purpose
The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has exciting opportunities for competent and qualified individuals to render internal organization development consultancy services to Provincial Departments in order to improve their service delivery.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) in Social Sciences/ Humanities/ Industrial Psychology/ Public Management and Business Management; A minimum of 1 year relevant experience.
Recommendation
None.
Key Performance Areas
Provide a Organisation Development service by executing and implementing Org Design and OD interventions by means of facilitation, group problem solving, capacity building and other appropriate OD techniques including areas Job evaluation, business process redesign and change management interventions; Contribute to the rendering of macro and transversal organisation design services; Document and report on OD interventions; Contribute to the facilitation of mandatory transversal service delivery and Batho Pele initiatives; Contribute to the optimisation, enablement and maintain organisation development methodologies, tools and techniques and provide input into the Directorate’s information management system and database with specific reference to OD interventions.
Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Latest advances in public management and industrial psychology theory and practice; Statutory framework governing the broad management of the Public Service; Policies of the government of the day (national and provincial); Provincial government functions and services; Intergovernmental relations; Organisation development theory, practice and techniques; Systems theory; Key elements/determinants of organisational performance as they relate to the field of organisation development including diagnostic and intervention processes and techniques; Key elements of organisational behaviour (such as leadership styles, interpersonal relations, power and politics, decision making, conflict, problem solving and ethics); The Equate/Evaluate Job Evaluation System; Group dynamics (roles and stages of group development); Project management; Benchmarking; Appreciative inquiry; Research methods / statistics (action research, quantitative and qualitative). Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Research; Analytical; Diagnostic; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Networking; Planning and organising; Project management; Intervention design; Innovative problem-solving; Benchmarking and Facilitation. Abilities: Function as a self-managing employee; Team player (including the ability to function in multi-functional teams); Interpretive and conceptualisation/formulation; Render advice and guidance in an objective yet dedicated manner; Multi-task, including simultaneous execution of two or more projects; Function under rapidly changing and pressurised circumstances; It will be advantageous to have 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.
Remuneration
R 397 116 - R 467 790 per annum (Salary level 8)
Note on remuneration: 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 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 0861 370 214. 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.