Job Description

Job Purpose

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide organisational development consultancy services.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Behavioural Sciences (preferably Industrial Psychology), Management Sciences or Public Administration; A minimum of 3 years middle management level experience in an Organisational Development or related environment; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.



NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Plan, organise, lead and control organisational development interventions; Facilitate the approval and implementation of all amendments to organisation by means of group problem solving, capacity building, change management and other appropriate OD techniques; Provide information to relevant role-players for reporting and communication; Provide general advice on organisation design and development matters; Client liaising responsibilities such as management relationships; Project management responsibilities such as contract management, reporting on progress and evaluating value-add of project; Perform tasks related to Information management such as documenting and reporting; It will be advantageous to have experience in major organisational transformation.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

Latest advances in public management theory and practice; Organisational development theory, practices, and techniques; Systems Theory; Key elements/ determinants of organisational performance as they relate to the field of organisation development; Appreciative inquiry; Project management.

Skills needed:

Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Facilitation and process consultation; Analytical; Benchmarking; Conflict resolution; Listening; Networking; Planning and organising; Team building and strong inter-personal; Ability to work independently.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 896 436 per annum (Salary Level 11)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.



By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.



Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from

Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00

. Contact the helpline at

086 137 0214

. For all other queries relating to the position kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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