Organisational Development Practitioner: Transversal Work Organisation Capacity Enablement

In brief

Overview This role is for an Organisational Development Practitioner, specifically focused on Transversal Work Organisation Capacity Enablement, within the Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government. There are two such posts available. The position is a Level 08 role with a salary ranging from R413 001 to R486 501 per annum. What you will do * Provide and support departmental work organisation capacity improvements (Supporting organisational diagnostics and implementing organisation design, business process improvement and OD interventions). * Provide a job design service (Supporting job design and job evaluation processes, including developing competency-based job descriptions and assisting with job evaluation activities). * Provide transversal organisation design and alignment services (Supporting organisation design work and alignment of structures, mandates and processes across departments). * Provide and facilitate transversal service delivery and Batho Pele initiatives (Supporting the implementation of service delivery improvement initiatives, including Batho Pele-related activities and reporting). * Provide input and support with practice enablement and development (Contributing to the development, maintenance and application of OD tools, methodologies, systems and information management). Requirements (from the original advert) * An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification). * A minimum of 1 year relevant experience. * **Knowledge and understanding of the following**: * Organisational performance as they relate to the field of organisation development. * Organisation development theory, practice and techniques regarding organisation design, process development and improvement and behaviour. * Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function. * Project management. * Working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions. * Operational management practices. * Procurement and tendering processes. * Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes. * Modern systems of governance and administration. * Public service procedures, processes and systems. * Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape. * Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector. * Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes. * Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements. * Functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas. * Policies of the government of the day. * Labour Relations legislation and regulations. * Performance management in general. * **Skills needed**: * Numeracy. * Literacy. * Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc). * Written and verbal communication skills. * Project Management. * Analytical skills. * Benchmarking skills. * Conceptual, interpretive and formulation skills. * Diagnostic and intervention design skills. * Facilitation and presentation skills. * Influencing, negotiation and motivation skills. * Innovative problem-solving skills. * Interviewing and listening skills. * Mentoring and coaching skills. Who should apply Candidates possessing an appropriate 3-year National Diploma or B-Degree (or higher equivalent qualification) with a minimum of 1 year relevant experience are invited to apply. The ideal candidate will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of organisational development theory and practice, organisational performance, project management, public service procedures, relevant legislation, and financial and human resources management within the South African public sector context, particularly in the Western Cape. Essential skills include computer literacy (MS Office), strong written and verbal communication, project management, analytical thinking, benchmarking, conceptualisation, diagnostic and intervention design, facilitation, negotiation, problem-solving, interviewing, listening, mentoring, and coaching abilities. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-department-of-the-premier-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-dotp-33-2026-r1 Source: govpage

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• At least 1 year of experience.
• 2 posts available.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Project management

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