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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Department of Agriculture · gauteng

Salary band

R 932 292

Closing date

11 September 2026

Reference

3/3/1/80/2026

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About this role

Department

Department of Agriculture

Directorate

Human Resource Utilization and Development

Location

Gauteng: Pretoria

Salary

R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS)

Requirements

Applicants must be in possession of a National Diploma in Management Services/ Organisation and Work Study/ Operations Management/ Production Management/ Industrial and Organisational Psychology. Minimum of 3 years’ experience at junior management level in the Organisational Development 6 environment. Job related knowledge: Provide job evaluation services. Identify and prioritise jobs to be evaluated. Conduct job evaluation on identified and prioritized jobs. Preliminary QA evaluated jobs. Pannel job evaluation results. Update JE register in line with approved JE results. Job-related skills: Computer Literacy. Client orientation, problem solving skills. Communication skills (verbal and written). Interpersonal skills. Organisational Design skills. Report writing skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Influencing / negotiation skills. Analytical skills. Project management skills. Operational Planning skills. Computer literacy.

Duties

Provide organisational design and establishment services: Review, align and develop the organisational structure based on Departmental strategic objectives and mandates. Facilitate process of obtaining sign-off of reviewed / aligned organisational structure. Provide job description services: Identify job description to be developed and reviewed. Facilitate the development and the review of the identified job descriptions. Obtain sing-off. Oversee job descriptions database. Provide job evaluation services: Identify and prioritise jobs to be evaluated. Manage and conduct job evaluation of identified and prioritized jobs. Conduct quality assurance on preliminary job evaluation outcomes. Panel job evaluation results. Oversee updating of JE register in line with approved JE results. Provide business process management services: Identify and update current processes. Develop new business processes. Identify and update current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Develop new SOPs. Manage the business process and SOPs databases.

Enquiries

Ms L Manamela Tel No: (012) 337 9308

Notes

EE Target: African Male and Female and Persons with disability.

Closing Date

2026-09-11T16:00:00+02:00

About human resources and people management roles in South Africa

Human Resources professionals are in demand across all sectors of the South African economy. In the public service, HR posts are advertised regularly at salary levels 7 to 12, covering everything from HR clerks to Chief Directors of Human Resources. Labour Relations is a particularly in-demand HR specialism in South Africa given the complexity of the Labour Relations Act, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and the Employment Equity Act. Familiarity with PERSAL (the government HR system) is essential for most public sector HR roles.

·For government HR roles, experience with PERSAL is listed as a key requirement. Include this explicitly on your CV if you have it.
·Labour relations specialists need current knowledge of recent CCMA and Labour Court decisions and the applicable legislation.
·SABPP (South African Board for People Practices) registration is increasingly expected for senior HR posts.
·Learning and development roles often require experience with SETA processes, workplace skills plans, and annual training reports.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Agriculture in gauteng. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

  • ·Applicants must be in possession of a National Diploma in Management Services/ Organisation and Work Study/ Operations Management/ Production Management/ Industrial and Organisational Psychology
  • ·Minimum of 3 years’ experience at junior management level in the Organisational Development 6 environment
  • ·Job related knowledge: Provide job evaluation services
  • ·Identify and prioritise jobs to be evaluated
  • ·Conduct job evaluation on identified and prioritized jobs
  • ·Preliminary QA evaluated jobs
  • ·Pannel job evaluation results
  • ·Update JE register in line with approved JE results
  • ·Job-related skills: Computer Literacy
  • ·Client orientation, problem solving skills

Key Duties

  • ·Provide organisational design and establishment services: Review, align and develop the organisational structure based on Departmental strategic objectives and mandates
  • ·Facilitate process of obtaining sign-off of reviewed / aligned organisational structure
  • ·Provide job description services: Identify job description to be developed and reviewed
  • ·Facilitate the development and the review of the identified job descriptions
  • ·Obtain sing-off
  • ·Oversee job descriptions database
  • ·Provide job evaluation services: Identify and prioritise jobs to be evaluated
  • ·Manage and conduct job evaluation of identified and prioritized jobs
  • ·Conduct quality assurance on preliminary job evaluation outcomes
  • ·Panel job evaluation results

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

  • Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
  • Check the advert before attaching ID or qualification copies. Supporting documents may be requested only from shortlisted candidates.
  • Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
  • Submit your complete application package to ddodrecruit81@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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How do I apply for the DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT position at Department of Agriculture?+

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What is the salary for the DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 932 292. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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