ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: People Strategy

Salary: R487 197 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Cape Town
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (NQF 6 or higher) in Human Resource Management, Organisational Development, Industrial Psychology or a related field. A recognised Change Management accreditation or certification (e.g. Prosci or similar) will be advantageous. Experience: Appropriate experience in change management, organisational development or a related environment. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code 8 (B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of change management principles, models and methodologies. Knowledge of organisational culture and leadership theory and models. Good verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation and report writing. Diagnostic and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret organisational data and identify emerging themes. Good interpersonal, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. Sound practical computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook and Teams. Preparedness to work overtime, travel and stay overnight when required.

Duties

Ensure change management activities align with departmental strategies, DPSA frameworks and policies through research, analysis, interpretation and advisory support, and contribute to the translation of these frameworks into practical implementation approaches. Facilitation and implementation of Change Interventions and initiatives through stakeholder engagement, coaching and structured facilitation to drive adoption. Co-ordinate and execute organisational surveys to track organisational transformation change and participate in procurement processes. Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) on change management activities and ensure accurate and consolidated information for departmental decision making. Operational planning, People Management and Financial Management responsibilities i.e. day-to-day supervision of staff, workflow and operations management, procurement, contract and asset management, compliance monitoring with departmental policies.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Ms F Heunis Tel No: (021) 483-6531

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical test.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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