Deputy Director: Organisational Development

Branch: Office of The Director-General Cd: Corporate Planning and Organisational Performance Dir: Organisational Development Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Centre: Pretoria Head Office Salary: R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive salary packages) Reference: 301026/07 DUTIES Manage the development and review of organisational structure, job profiles and job grading. Conduct functional and establishment investigations. Manage the development of business process, SOP’s and service standards. Develop guidelines on operations management tools. Manage the implementation of all planned change. Research and develop change programmes that best fit for the organisational improvements. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of organisational structure, job profiles, job grading, operations management interventions and continuous improvement. Ensure maintenance of organisational structure, job profiles, job gradings, continuously improvement of the business process, SOP’s service standards and operations management policy. Management of human resources. HOW TO APPLY All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ NOTE Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. 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. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets. MANAGEMENT ECHELON Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

An NQF level 7 qualification in Management Services/Operations Management/ Production Management/ Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Five (5) years management experience in Organisational Development environment. Sound experience in job evaluation processes and relevant system. Knowledge and understanding of organizational development and design principles. Knowledge of operations management tools. Knowledge of change management. Ability to develop operations management values chain. Ability to conduct high-level feasibility studies. Knowledge of policy development and implementation. Understanding of legislative and policy frameworks governing the public sector. Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Presentations, report writing and networking skills. Understanding of programme and project management. Strategic capability and leadership. People management and empowerment. Knowledge management. Service delivery and innovation. Problem solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Accountability and ethical conduct.