Senior Organisational Development Practitioner

About the role

The Department of Social Development (Limpopo) is hiring a Senior Organisational Development Practitioner, based in Head Office Polokwane. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 a year. How to apply: Applicants are hereby invited to apply for the funded vacant posts as advertised. Applicants who previously applied for the re-advertised posts they are encouraged to re-apply if still interested. Applications should be addressed to various institution as per the applicant’s need, for Head Office, Seshego Treatment Centre, Mavambe Secure Care Centre : Applications should be directed to Head of Department, Private Bag X9710, Polokwane, 0700 or submitted at: 21 Biccard Street, Olympic Towers Building, Ground Floor, Office no 30. Capricorn District/Sekutupu Old Age Home: The District Director, Private Bag X9709, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at 78 Hans Van Rensburg Polowane. Polokwane Welfare Complex: Head of Institution, Private Bag X9713, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivery Plot 303 Strekloop, Polokwane. Sekhukhune District: The District Director, Private Bag X80, Lebowakgomo, 0737 or hand delivered at Old Parliament Building, Lebowakgomo. Vhembe District: The District Director, Private Bag X5040, Thohoyandou, 0950 or hand delivered at Thohoyandou Child and Youth Care Centre, Thohoyandou Block F Punda Maria Road, Thohoyandou. Waterberg District: The District Director, Private Bag X1051, Modimolle, 0510 or hand delivered at Cnr Elias Motswaledi & Thabo Mbeki Street, Modimolle. Mopani District: The District Director, Private Bag X 9689, Giyani, 0826 or should be hand delivered at Department of Social Development Unigaza Road Giyani Section A, 0826. Applicants are encouraged to register and submit their applications through the e-Recruitment website at https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za, however, hand delivery applications are acceptable and must be submitted on the new Z83 application form obtained from all Government Departments or can be downloaded from www.gov.za / www.dpsa.gov.za / www.labour.gov.za.Applicants using e-recruitment MUST update their profile in line with the re-engineered system. Online applications must include only Curriculum vitae (CV) in PDF as attachment. Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. Reference number to quote: DSD/2026/150 Closing date: 06 November 2026(Walk- in): 16h00 and (Online) :23H59 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and review of organizational structure.
• Provide job evaluation services.
• Facilitate the development and review of job descriptions.
• Implement operations management framework interventions.

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification at NQF 6 in Operations Management/Management Services/Production Management/Industrial and Organisational Psychology or equivalent qualification in the relevant field or area as recognized by SAQA.
• At least 2- 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities).
• Knowledge And Skills:
• Knowledge of organisational design, restructuring and development principles
• Knowledge of Work Study Techniques
• Knowledge of change management principles, strategies, and models
• Knowledge of business process re-engineering
• Understanding of Job grading and evaluation system
• Knowledge of public service regulations, acts and policies
• Problem solving skills
• Project Management skills
• Communication skills
• Stakeholder engagement and consultation skills
• Analytical skill
• Conflict resolution skill
• Facilitation and presentation skills
• Report writing skills
• Computer literacy