DIRECTOR: ORGANISATION EFFICIENCY REF NO: REFS/057149 Branch: Organisational Efficiency

This senior leadership position within the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) is responsible for driving organisational effectiveness and efficiency across the entire department. Based at Umnotho House in Johannesburg, the Director will lead the Organisational Efficiency branch, ensuring that the department’s structures, processes, and people are aligned to deliver on its strategic objectives. The role is a critical one, focusing on modernising the department’s operations, embedding best-practice management frameworks, and fostering a high-performance culture. The incumbent will provide strategic direction, manage resources, and act as a key advisor to the MEC and executive management on matters of organisational design, employment equity, disability management, and gender mainstreaming.

The successful candidate must possess an NQF level 7 qualification in Industrial Psychology, Management Services, Operations or Production Management, Human Resources, Public Administration, or an equivalent field recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five years of experience at a middle or senior managerial level, specifically within Organisational Development, is required. As this is a Senior Management Service (SMS) post, the successful applicant must have completed the Certificate for entry into the SMS, endorsed by the National School of Government, prior to appointment. The selection process is rigorous; shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a technical exercise and a formal interview, and the top three candidates will be subjected to psychometric assessments evaluating cognitive abilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.

The core duties are extensive and strategic. The Director will oversee the development, implementation, and continuous review of policies and methodologies related to organisation efficiency. This includes implementing the DPSA Operation Management Framework within the GDED, developing guidelines for non-discriminatory employment practices, and monitoring their impact. The role involves determining and conducting research into organisation efficiency, benchmarking against national and international best practices, and overseeing the drafting of speeches and briefing notes for the MEC on employment equity and related topics. The Director will manage a portfolio of projects aligned with the departmental operational plan, monitor deadlines, and devise solutions to challenges. They are also responsible for the development and submission of compliance reports to the DPSA, consolidating inputs for the department's annual and quarterly reports, and managing responses to audit findings. A significant part of the role is stakeholder engagement, building and maintaining relationships with other government departments, organisations for people with disabilities, women’s organisations, organised business, and higher learning institutions. The position also carries full managerial responsibilities, including managing the flow of work, staff performance and discipline, and the financial resources of the unit.

This is a high-profile role within the management echelon, offering a competitive all-inclusive remuneration package. The department is committed to employment equity and will give preference to candidates from designated groups. Applicants must submit a completed Z83 form along with a recently updated CV. Shortlisted candidates will be required to bring certified copies of their qualifications and identity documents. The successful candidate will be subjected to security clearance and verification of qualifications. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; if you have not heard from the department within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.