• Reference Number : refs/035253
• Directorate : Capacity Development
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R468 459.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Caiphus/ Andy, cell: 071 474 7078/51

Requirements :

• Matric plus NQF level 6/ National Diploma in Organisational Development, Management Services, Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Operations Management, or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA, coupled with a minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience at administration level in organisational Development & Design related environment. Extensive experience in Organisational development and design and change management will be an added advantage. Competencies: Knowledge of Local Government Legislation, Policies and Procedures, GPG Priorities and DPSA Regulations; Diagnostic overview of Municipalities; Status of Organisational structures, post establishment and Job profiling; Performance Management Systems, policies and procedures; Departmental Priorities; Planning and Organising; Technical Standards and procedures; General Finance Related matters; Needs and priorities of stakeholders; Financial management; Facilitation skills; Plan, organize, lead and control; Project management; Presentation skill; Conflict management; Report writing; Time management; Confidentiality; Coaching and mentoring; Creative problem solving and innovation; Networking/liaison with stakeholders, and Negotiation skills. Ability to attune to a wide range of emotional signals; Ability to listen with attentiveness and can grasp the perspective of others; Ability to foster an emotional client; Able to carefully monitor customer/ client satisfaction; Ability to maintain calm and clear-headed under high stress or during a crisis; Ability to create a friendly atmosphere, helpfulness, and co-operation; Ability to attract enthusiastic commitment to the collective effort. A valid driver’s licence.

Duties :

• Guide municipalities in interpreting and applying Chapter 2 of the Municipal Staff Regulations; Support the development and compilation of essential supporting documents in line with regulatory requirements; Assist municipalities in preparing and submitting staff establishments that comply with the MSR (2021) Regulations; Provide technical assistance, training, and ongoing support to municipal staff as needed. Advice Municipalities about the improvement and control of efficient work practices, by conducting team’s assessment on strength and weaknesses; Participate in team dynamics teams; Prepare presentation in the interpretation of the team assessments results; Develop progress reports and final reports for sub-directorate; Provide hands- on support to municipalities regarding the development and refinement of Job descriptions; Ensure that the compilation of job descriptions follows the prescribed format outlined in the MSR (2021) Regulations; Review job descriptions for the specific posts requested by the Municipality as well as newly-defined posts; Advise the Municipalities on proper development of job descriptions; Ensure alignment of job descriptions to the strategic plans, service delivery models and service delivery model; Ensure and encourage the agreement between the supervisor and supervisee; Maintain a data base of job descriptions from local and metropolitan municipalities; Train OD practitioners and Job analysts on the Job Coding format; Monitor the functionality the Job Evaluation units and give support to the JE units; Conduct auditing with due regard to the integrity of the sector recognised Job Evaluation System, adhering to the accepted rules, applications, Definitions and terminology; Participate and conduct JE auditing as member in the Provincial Audit Committee ( PAC); Establish and maintain and efficient filing system for the OD& D; Establish a database for all approved Organisational Structures and Council Resolution; Ensure alignment of Municipal Organisational Structures aligned with Organisational design principles responding to IDP, DDM and SDIP; Develop and design Change Management interventions; Design and implement initiatives to assess and enhance organisational culture; Facilitate workshops/sessions aimed at re-examining and redesigning core business processes; Review and develop job descriptions in line with organisational structures; Participate in stakeholder engagements with MIS team by means of negotiating and partnering; Conduct individual visits to municipalities to support diagnostic studies; Establish and maintain a database of the Gauteng municipalities Staff establishments; Conduct one-on-one meetings with sector departments and municipalities regarding Organisational development and transformation projects to address gaps identified; Develop the of project initiation documents (PIDS) for implementation of projects. (A-Z); Facilitate work processes by means of establishing Project Steering Committees with service providers; Monitor project outputs and outcomes by conducting site visits to assess the progress and status of the project; Compile progress and close –out reports; Supervise staff; Manage leave and PMDS.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to people with disabilities. Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx or http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx and it should be accompanied by a most recent Z83 form and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of qualifications and Identity will be submitted upon request (no postal or hand delivery applications will be accepted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 23-02-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.