Director: Organisation Efficiency

About the role

The Department of Economic Development (Gauteng) is hiring a Director: Organisation Efficiency in Organisational Efficiency, based in Umnotho House Johannesburg. This is a permanent post, paying R1,317,384 a year. How to apply: Apply online to the http:jobs.gauteng.gpg.gov.za website only. Reference number to quote: REFS/057149 Closing date: 20 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, implementation and continuous review of policies, plans and methodologies relating to Organisation Efficiency.
• Oversee the development of guidelines for non-discriminatory employment practices and monitor their implementation and impact.
• Oversee the implementation of the DPSA Operation Management Framework in the GDED.
• Provide leadership and guidance in the development and implementation of all strategies and procedures, focusing on Organisation Efficiency programmes.
• Determine research to be conducted in Organisation Efficiency and analyse against best practice.
• Oversee the research on drafting of speeches and briefing notes for the MEC and Executive management of the department on Employment Equity, Disability management and Gender mainstreaming in the GDED.
• Benchmark against international and national best practices.
• Oversee projects that are aligned with the operational plan for Organisation Efficiency to address the needs of the GDED.
• Monitor project deadlines and devise appropriate measures to address challenges with projects.
• Oversee the development and submission of compliance reports with DPSA.
• Facilitate the development of monthly reports and consolidate inputs from the Sub directorates.
• Oversee the submission and consolidation of inputs into the departmental annual, quarterly, and or related reports.
• Manage collaborative relationships with other components within GDED.
• Oversee the facilitation of Organisation Efficiency workshops and information sessions.
• Provide guidance to internal components through liaising, consulting, and providing relevant Organisation Efficiency interventions.
• Participate in all forums of the province and focus on addressing Organisation Efficiency challenges.
• Build and maintain relations with internal and external stakeholders, including other Government departments, organisations for people with disabilities, Women organisations within the three tiers of government, organized business and Higher Learning Institutions.
• Present to management and GDED components on Organisation Efficiency issues and other related matters.
• Manage responses to Audit findings.
• Manage the flow of work.
• Manage the development, performance of, and discipline staff.
• Manage the financial resources of the Unit.

Requirements

• An NQF level 7 qualification in Industrial Psychology, Management Services, Operations/Production Management, Human Resources, Public Administration or equivalent as recognized by SAQA.
• 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in an Organisational Development Successful completion of the certificate for entry into Senior Management Service (SMS) endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on www.thensg.gov.za.
• Submitted prior to appointment.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.