Assistant Director: Workstudy and Job Evaluation

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring an Assistant Director: Workstudy and Job Evaluation in Organisational Development, based in National Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Reference number to quote: HO 2026/11/56 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Responsibilities

• Conduct work-study investigation and feasibility studies related to service delivery improvements.
• Facilitate the development and scrutinize the compilation of job descriptions and Job profiling.
• Conduct job evaluation.
• Develop and review the organisational structure.
• Develop and facilitate the alignment of the post establishment with the approved organizational structure.
• Facilitate change management processes.
• Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.

Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in Management Services/Organisational Development/Operations Management/Production Management/Industrial and Organisational Psychology or relevant qualification.
• Certificate in Job Evaluation analysis from National School of Government is mandatory.
• 3-5 experience in a comparable environment.
• Knowledge of Work Study techniques.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies And Attributes:
• People management, presentation, report writing, financial management, problem solving and rational decision making, planning and organizing, facilitation, and time management skills
• Knowledge of compensate evaluate system
• Policy analysis and interpretation, good communication, analytical and conceptual skills
• Job analysis
• Group dynamics
• Diversity management, co-ordination, project management and leadership skills. service delivery innovation
• Change and knowledge management
• Planning and organization, good interpersonal relations, pro-activeness, professionalism, accuracy, influence and impact, confidentiality and integrity.
• Ability to network.
• Independent and co-operative.
• Team player and flexible.
• Willing to work under changing /difficult circumstances/long hours.