Location: Head Office Pretoria (
South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role at the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), located at their Head Office in Pretoria (Ref No. SAS HO11/10/26-02), is a permanent position. The successful candidate will contribute to improving organisational effectiveness through the development of structures, staffing models, job evaluations, and operational standards within the Agency. The role is at an Assistant Manager level within the Organisational Development environment. **What you will do** * Develop the organizational structures and staffing capacity model to improve organizational effectiveness within the Agency. * Coordinate job descriptions and job evaluation (grading) in the Agency. * Develop norms and standards for operational processes within the Agency. * Conduct and facilitate efficiency assessment improvement initiatives. * Coordinate the development of the Human Resource Plan (HRP). * Manage resources within the Organization Development Unit. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6/7) as recognised by SAQA in the field of Organisational Development / Management Services (Organisation & Work Study) / Operations Management. * Successful completion of a job evaluation certificate. * 3 years’ experience in an Organisational Development environment at an Assistant Manager level or equivalent. * Knowledge and Skills: Functional / Professional Knowledge (subject knowledge), Planning & Organizing, Innovation / Creativity, Computer Literacy, Policy Analysis and Development, Manage Staff, Project Management, Strategic Thinking and Planning. * Appointments will be subjected to compulsory pre-employment screening, including qualification, reference, ITC, and criminal checks. * Compulsory competency assessment (where applicable) will be required. * Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to the selection process. * All SASSA staff are subjected to compulsory security vetting on appointment. **Who should apply** Candidates should hold an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6/7) as recognised by SAQA in Organisational Development / Management Services (Organisation & Work Study) / Operations Management, along with a job evaluation certificate. Applicants must have 3 years’ experience in an Organisational Development environment at an Assistant Manager level or equivalent. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge and skills in functional/professional areas, planning & organizing, innovation/creativity, computer literacy, policy analysis and development, staff management, project management, and strategic thinking. Preference will be given to White Male/Female, followed by Coloured Male or Indian Male/Female, or Person with Disability. Persons with Disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference will also be given to candidates whose appointment will assist the Agency in achieving its Employment Equity targets in terms of the Agency’s Employment Equity Plan. **Deadline** 25 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-social-security-agency-sassa-vacancies-10#spani-ref-sas-ho11-10-26-02 Source: govpage
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- At least 3 years of experience.
- Project management
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