Organizational Development Practitioner

Overview

Provide organisational development support including job evaluation, job description development and stakeholder coordination at the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment in Pretoria.

Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Management Services/Operations Management/Industrial Psychology or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• One (1) year experience in Organisational Development or relevant field.
• PERSAL introduction certificate and the Compensate-Evaluate system will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret Human Resources directives, guidelines and prescripts specifically around organisational design and job evaluation.
• Understanding of the work- study/organisational design, job evaluation processes, business process mapping, and change management.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Good interpersonal, sound research, analytical, organising, planning, presentation, coordination, and stakeholder liaison skills.
• Computer literacy on packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential.
• Ability to work long hours and under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Duties

• Provide support on organisational development investigations.
• Conduct preliminary analysis on existing functions.
• Coordinate meetings with stakeholders.
• Provide job evaluation support and compile job descriptions.
• Conduct job evaluation investigations.
• Develop and facilitate the review of job descriptions.
• Maintain the job description database.
• Provide support for business process mapping.
• Provide support in the development of standard operating procedures.
• Render support in change management interventions in line with OD investigations.
• Render support on the coordination of change management workshops for all affected stakeholders.
• Render support on the migration, matching and placing of staff as a result of structure and job evaluation changes.
• Provide administrative support for the JE and OD functions.
• Facilitate logistical arrangements to meetings.
• Provide secretariat support to meetings.

How to apply

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/

Enquiries: Ms Z Mahotle Tel No: (012) 399 8581

Notes

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link. Applicant must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and attached a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Following the interview and technical passement for all SMS posts, the Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments. Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013.