DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT REF NO: 301026/07 Branch: Office of The Director-General Cd: Corporate Planning and Organisational Performance Dir: Organisational Development

This senior role within the Department of Water and Sanitation is situated in the Organisational Development Directorate, which falls under Corporate Planning and Organisational Performance in the Office of the Director-General. Based at the Pretoria Head Office, the Deputy Director will operate at a management echelon and is responsible for shaping the department’s organisational effectiveness. The position is graded at Level 12 with an all-inclusive remuneration package, reflecting its strategic importance in driving structural and operational improvements across the department.

The ideal candidate must hold an NQF level 7 qualification in Management Services, Operations Management, Production Management, or Industrial and Organisational Psychology, coupled with at least five years of management experience within an organisational development environment. Practical experience in job evaluation processes and the relevant systems is essential, as is a sound understanding of organisational development and design principles. The role demands knowledge of operations management tools, change management, and the ability to develop an operations management value chain. Candidates should also be capable of conducting high-level feasibility studies and possess a thorough understanding of policy development and implementation, alongside the legislative and policy frameworks governing the public sector. Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, report writing, and networking skills are required, as are competencies in programme and project management, strategic capability, leadership, people management, knowledge management, service delivery innovation, problem solving, client orientation, and ethical accountability.

In terms of duties, the incumbent will manage the development and review of organisational structures, job profiles, and job grading, while also conducting functional and establishment investigations. The role includes overseeing the development of business processes, standard operating procedures, and service standards, as well as developing guidelines on operations management tools. A key responsibility is managing the implementation of planned change, researching and developing change programmes suited to organisational improvements, and monitoring and evaluating the implementation of structures, profiles, grading, and continuous improvement interventions. The Deputy Director will also ensure the ongoing maintenance of these elements and take charge of human resource management within the unit.

Applicants should note that this is an equal opportunity position, with preference given to Employment Equity targets, and women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Shortlisted candidates will undergo suitability checks, including qualification verification, reference, criminal, and credit checks. For this SMS-level post, a technical exercise and interview are required, and up to three candidates may undergo psychometric assessments covering cognitive abilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. A pre-entry certificate from the National School of Government is required prior to appointment, and candidates must complete financial disclosure and security clearance processes. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation certificate when shortlisted, and foreign nationals or dual citizens must provide a police clearance from their country of origin. Correspondence is limited to shortlisted candidates, and those not contacted within three months should consider their application unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill the post.