Director: Organisational Efficiency

About the role

The Department of Human Settlements (Gauteng) is hiring a Director: Organisational Efficiency in Corporate Management Services, based in Johannesburg. This is a permanent post, paying R1,317,384 a year. How to apply: Please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: REFS/056668 Closing date: 13 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: The Department is committed to achieving employment equity and diversity in accordance with its approved Employment Equity Plan. Preference will be given to suitably qualified Coloured (Male & Female), White female, African male and Persons with disability (PwD) candidates in order to advance the Department’s Employment Equity objectives and address identified underrepresentation at the relevant occupational level.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the implementation of Operations Strategy and Design.
• Manage and monitor the development of Standard Operating Procedures and Business Process for the department.
• Develop change management and communication strategies to ensure smooth transition of employees.
• Initiate and manage Organisational Design.
• Plan, implement, monitor and institutionalise Service Delivery Improvement programmes.
• Manage the implementation of the Diversity Management programmes in the department.
• Assess and analyse Service Delivery Model to identify service improvements by identifying resource and functional alignment inefficiencies.
• Manage the development and implementation of human resource strategy and plan.
• Manage the development and implementation of Employment Equity Plans.
• Manage resources of the unit (human resources, finance, assets)

Requirements

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in Public Administration/Business Management/Human Resource Management/Production/Operations Management/Management Services as recognised by SAQA.
• At least 5 years relevant experience at middle/senior managerial level in Organisational Development/Service Delivery Improvement/Human Resource Planning & Systems environment or related field.
• Possession of the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate (required prior to appointment).
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge:
• Public Service Act and Regulations
• Labour Relations Act of 1995
• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Employment Equity Act
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act
• Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations
• Job Evaluation and organisational design principles
• Certification as a Job Evaluation Analyst or Panel will be an added advantage
• Competencies:
• Strategic capability and Leadership
• People Management and empowerment
• Programme and Project Management
• Financial Management and Change Management
• Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Service Delivery Innovation
• Skills:
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Planning, organising and execution skills
• Knowledge management
• Negotiation skills
• Change management
• Language proficiency and ability to manage conflict