Director: Organisational Efficiency

In brief

**Overview** This is an explanation of the Director: Organisational Efficiency role within the Corporate Management Services Directorate of the Gauteng Department Of Human Settlements (Gdhs). The position is based in Johannesburg and offers an all-inclusive salary package of R1 317 384 per annum. The department is committed to achieving employment equity and diversity, with specific preferences given to certain demographic groups to meet its objectives. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Managing and monitoring the implementation of Operations Strategy and Design. * Managing and monitoring the development of Standard Operating Procedures and Business Process for the department. * Developing change management and communication strategies to ensure smooth transition of employees. * Initiating and managing Organisational Design. * Planning, implementing, monitoring and institutionalising Service Delivery Improvement programmes. * Managing the implementation of the Diversity Management programmes in the department. * Assessing and analysing Service Delivery Model to identify service improvements by identifying resource and functional alignment inefficiencies. * Managing the development and implementation of human resource strategy and plan. * Managing the development and implementation of Employment Equity Plans. * Managing resources of the unit (human resources, finance, assets). **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in Public Administration / Business Management / Human Resource Management / Production/Operations Management / Management Services as recognised by SAQA. * A minimum of 5 years relevant experience at middle/senior managerial level in Organisational Development / Service Delivery Improvement / Human Resource Planning & Systems environment or related field. * Possession of the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate (required prior to appointment). * Possession of a valid driver’s license. * **Knowledge:** Public Service Act and Regulations, Labour Relations Act of 1995, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. Job Evaluation and organisational design principles. * **Added advantage:** Certification as a Job Evaluation Analyst or Panel. * **Competencies:** Strategic capability and Leadership, People Management and empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management. Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Service Delivery Innovation. * **Skills:** Good written and verbal communication skills. Planning, organising and execution skills. Knowledge management. Negotiation skills. Change management. Language proficiency and ability to manage conflict. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an individual with an NQF7 qualification in a relevant field (Public Administration, Business Management, HR Management, Production/Operations Management, or Management Services) and at least 5 years of middle/senior managerial experience in Organisational Development, Service Delivery Improvement, or HR Planning & Systems. They must possess the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate and a valid driver's license. The candidate should have strong knowledge of various public service acts, financial management, and organisational design principles, coupled with specified competencies and skills. The Department specifically encourages suitably qualified Coloured (Male & Female), White female, African male, and Persons with disability (PwD) candidates to apply, in line with its Employment Equity objectives. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gauteng-department-of-human-settlements-gdhs-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-or-2026#spani-ref-refs-056668 Source: govpage

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