Senior Organisational Development Practitioner

In brief

Overview This is an explanation of the role of a Senior Organisational Development Practitioner (Ref No: 2026/155/OCJ) at the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ), located at the National Office in Midrand. The position offers a salary of R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08), and the successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. The organisation gives preference to candidates in line with its Employment Equity goals. What you will do Key responsibilities for this role include: * Conducting work study investigations, analysing gathered information, performing functional analysis, developing post establishment structures, costing structures in line with MTEF, compiling work study reports with recommendations, communicating outcomes to stakeholders, and maintaining/updating the organisational structure database. * Developing and reviewing job descriptions for all departmental posts, conducting job analysis, researching/benchmarking latest OD trends, aligning job descriptions with organisational scope, facilitating job description sign-off, and developing/updating the job description database. * Compiling acknowledgement letters for Job Evaluation (JE) requests, gathering and analysing relevant documents, conducting job evaluation interviews and capturing information on the JE system, providing secretariat support to the Job Evaluation panel committee, communicating JE results to stakeholders, updating the Job Evaluation database, and attending to JE-related enquiries. * Conducting analysis on the need for change management, participating in the development and implementation of Change Management Strategies, coordinating the implementation of Change Management processes, facilitating group sessions and discussions in workshops, serving as the change champion, and reporting on progress of change management initiatives. * Implementing approved post requests in line with legislation on PERSAL (including post creation) and the organisational structure, advising stakeholders on posts enquiries, coordinating amendments of post details on the system according to the structure and staff establishment (in consultation with the PERSAL Controller), and providing reports and data for the HRBP Tool and COE budget/expenditure. * Ensuring a proper filing system for all records, maintaining an updated submission excel database, updating the database, updating the project dashboard, and rendering secretarial services to meetings within the unit. Requirements (from the original advert) * A National Diploma in Management Services/ Operations Management/Production Management/ equivalent qualification at NQF level six (6) with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA. * A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the Organisational Development field. * Knowledge and skills: * Good knowledge of organisational design, frameworks, practices, and processes in the Public service. * Knowledge of Public Service Acts, Public Service Regulations, Operations Management Framework, OrgPlus, Organisational Design, process and work study techniques, Job Evaluation Processes and Batho Pele Principles. * Skilled in Practical Knowledge of Computer, presentation, Report Writing and Project Management Skills. * A valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. Who should apply The ideal candidate for this Senior Organisational Development Practitioner role should possess a relevant National Diploma at NQF level six with 360 credits and at least two years of experience in Organisational Development. They must demonstrate strong knowledge of public service organisational design, frameworks, and regulations, including Public Service Acts, Regulations, and Batho Pele Principles. Proficiency in computer skills, presentation, report writing, and project management is essential. The role also requires experience in work study investigations, job description development, job evaluation processes, and change management within the public sector. Preference will be given to candidates in line with the organisation's Employment Equity goals. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/office-of-the-chief-justice-ocj-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-2026-155-ocj Source: govpage

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