Director: Organisational Development Coordination: Polokwane (Directorate: Organisational Development Coordination) at Limpopo Office of the Premier

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Develop and review Provincial OD and JE policies, procedures and processes. 
• Ensure uniformity on the implementation of Work-study compliance issues within the Provincial Administration.
• Plan and manage the consultation process as determined in terms of the directive by the MPSA.
• Chair and Coordinate Provincial OD and JE Committee meetings.
• Provide technical support to the departmental heads of OD and JE units. 
• Conduct full work-study investigations at macro level.
• Monitor the alignment of departmental organizational structures with the strategic positions of specific departments.
• Manage benchmarking process of generic posts in the province.
• Facilitate consolidation of job descriptions from provincial departments in respect of generic posts.
• Conduct impact study on the implementation of JE results on the organizational structures of departments.
• Represent the province at the Inter-Provincial and National OD and JE Forums.
• Monitor consistency in the implementation of job evaluation system in the province.
• Facilitate implementation of Organisational Functional Assessment (OFA) in all provincial departments.
• Provide advice (through workshop etc.) on the development and implementation of procedure manuals in line with applicable prescripts.
• Manage the facilitation on the submission of OMF reports to DPSA.

Prerequisites

REQUIREMENTS:

• A National Senior Certificate / equivalent plus an appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Management Services/ Organisational Development/ Operations Management/ Production Management/ Human Resources Management / Business Administration or equivalent qualification in the relevant field as recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Training in Job Evaluation will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience at Middle/Senior Managerial level.
• SMS Pre-Entry (Nyukela) Certificate upon appointment.
• A valid driver’s license except for people with disabilities.

Person Profile

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Financial Management, Programme and Project Management, Good Communication skills, Report Writing skills, Facilitation skills, Co-ordination skills, Liaison skills, Networking, Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills, Analytical skills, Diplomacy, Change and Knowledge Management, Planning and Organizing skills, Policy Analysis and Development, and Strategic Planning.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Sound an in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, application of Human Resources as well as an understanding of the Legislative Framework governing the Public Service such as; the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulation,  Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Administrative Justice Act, Promotion of Access of Information Act, Public Service Regulations, various Bargaining Council Resolutions, Skills Levy Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Human Resource Development Strategy, Public Finance Management Act and its regulations, Treasury Regulations, PSCBC resolutions. Negotiation Skills, Planning and Organizing, Time Management, Policy Analysis and Development, Good Communication Skills, Group Dynamics, Diversity Management, Facilitation Skills, Coordinating Skills, Computer literacy

Closing Date: 27 February 2026 .