Director: Organisational Development at South African Department of Correctional Services

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Management Services, Operations Management, Human Resources Management or equivalent qualification. Five (5) years middle/senior management experience in the relevant field. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory (required from all applicants prior to appointment). Security clearance. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.
• Required Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice System and the Correctional Services architecture. Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended).
• Competencies and Attributes: Transformation and change management. Knowledge of HR policies, job evaluation and performance management. Establishment control and PERSAL management. Organizational, training development and employee’s performance. Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework. Financial management skills, strategic capability and leadership. Policy development, project and programme management. Transformation and change management. Client orientation and customer focus. Problem solving and analysis. Service delivery innovation and decision making. People management, empowerment, integrity and honesty. Confidentiality, interpersonal relations, assertiveness and ability to network. Diplomacy, tactful, Influence and impact. 

DUTIES :

• Design, develop and maintain the DCS organisational functional structure. Conduct organisational assessments to identify structure gaps, duplications and areas for optimisation. Develop and review functional structures aligned to legislative frameworks, mandates and strategic objectives. Prepare organisational design reports, motivation documents and structural map updates. Ensure alignment of functional structures with approved business processes and service delivery models. Design, develop and maintain the DCS post establishment and related norms.
• Develop and update post establishment frameworks, norms and standards based on organisational requirements. Analyse workforce distribution to identify shortages, surpluses and optimisation opportunities. Develop post provisioning models and scenario planning to support decision making. Prepare and submit establishment reports for internal and external stakeholders. Manage post provision and allocation of posts as well as reporting thereof. Facilitate the allocation, reallocation and redistribution of posts based on needs analysis. Review and approve requests related to post creation, abolition, upgrading or transfers. Ensure that post allocation processes comply with legislation, budget constraints and HR policies.
• Liaise with finance to ensure coherence between funded posts and the compensation budget. Manage and implement human resource planning strategies and processes. Develop and implement the annual and MTF HR planning frameworks. Conduct environmental scanning and workforce analysis to determine HR risks and capacity requirements. Coordinate workforce forecasting, succession planning and talent management support. Compile the Workforce Plan and ensure submission in line with legislative requirements. Monitor implementation of HR planning interventions and make recommendations for improvement. Management of human resources, finance, assets and performance information.