DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ORGANISATIONAL DESIGN AND JOB EVALUATION

Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

Reference number: DSAC-01/07/2026
Salary: R932 292 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration salary package), consists of a basic salary, Sate’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of Basic salary) and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of applicable rules Middle Management Services Guidelines
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 26 of 2026

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Requirements

Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate/ NQF 4 or equivalent qualification. Minimum three-year National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Degree (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Management Services / Organisation and Work Study / Operations Management/Production Management/Organisational Development/ Industrial Psychology or any relevant Organisational Development qualification. Job Evaluation Certificate and PERSAL Establishment Certificate as additional requirements. 3-5 years relevant experience, at least 3 years at an Assistant Director level in organisational development, job evaluation and or any relevant organisation development environment. Knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, etc. Knowledge of Job evaluation and job grading processes. Knowledge and understanding of DPSA directives, circulars, PSCBC Resolutions etc. applicable to organisational development/change management environment. Knowledge and understanding of Organisational Design principles and techniques. Understanding of Code of Remuneration (CORE). Knowledge of Computer software (Excel, OrgPlus, Visio, PowerPoint, etc). Knowledge and understanding of Diversity management. Knowledge and understanding of business process management. Good communication and Interpersonal relation. Planning and organising skills. Problem solving skills. Interviewing and analytical thinking skills. Project Management skills. Facilitation and Presentation skills. Computer literate. Attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as a team. Ability to keep classified information.

Duties

To manage and provide organisational development and design services to support organisational effectiveness within the Department. Manage organisational development and structure review process: Lead organisational design and structure review processes. Manage the development, review, and alignment of organisational structures with approved establishment requirements and CoE provisions. Develop organisational structure reports, recommendations, and submissions for management approval. Monitor the implementation of approved organisational structures and related organisational development interventions. Conduct organisational functionality and mandate analysis. Authorise the creation, amendment, and abolishment of posts on PERSAL in line with approved organisational structures. Manage and monitor alignment between approved organisational structures, establishment information, and PERSAL records. Manage and monitor job evaluation processes: Oversee the implementation of job evaluation and job grading processes in accordance with DPSA policies and frameworks. Ensure newly created, revised and existing positions are evaluated and graded in line with approved job evaluation systems. Manage the coordination of job evaluation panel meetings. Oversee the monitor of job evaluation register and implementation of approved grading outcomes. Provide technical advice and guidance on job evaluation and grading matters. Ensure approved job evaluation and grading outcomes are accurately implemented and updated on PERSAL. Manage job description development and review processes: Oversee the development, review, and quality assurance of job descriptions aligned to organisational structures and operational requirements. Ensure all employees have approved and signed job descriptions in the department. Oversee the maintenance of the job description database and related records. Manage Business Process Improvement Initiatives: Oversee the business process mapping, analysis, and improvement initiatives. Oversee the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and business process documentation. Facilitate the identification of process gaps, inefficiencies, and operational improvement opportunities. Monitor the implementation of approved business process improvements. Leveraging AI tools to analyse organisational structures, spans of control and reporting lines. Supporting AI-assisted business process mapping and process optimisation. Developing governance frameworks for the responsible and ethical use of AI within Organisational Design and Development. Develop reports and recommendations on business process improvement within the department. Manage Administrative and Governance Support Services: Coordinate administrative, reporting, and governance processes within the organisational development unit. Prepare reports, submissions, presentations, and memos related to organisational development processes and procedures. Manage the coordination of meetings, workshops, consultations, and stakeholder engagements. Monitor compliance with organisational development policies, procedures, and legislative prescripts.

Where to send your application

Applicants must use this link or QR code below to access DSAC E-Recruitment System: https://erecruit.dsac.gov.za/public/login_test.php Hand delivery: Sealed envelope addressed to Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Sechaba House, 202 Madiba Street, Pretoria Central. Postal mail to The Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Private Bag X897, Pretoria, 0001.

Enquiries

Ms Z Lamati Tel No: (012) 441 3831

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 26 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 24 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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