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Organisational Development Practitioner: Job Design and Evaluation
Closes Monday 9 November 2026
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Organisational development practitioner who designs jobs, supports work organisation and runs Batho Pele services in the Western Cape Department of the Premier. Suits people with NQF 6 and one year of
- The job covers job design and evaluation, organisation design, and improving how departmental work is organised.
- It also includes running transversal service delivery and Batho Pele services, and supporting practice development.
- You need an appropriate qualification at NQF Level 6 or equivalent, and at least 1 year of relevant experience.
- Useful knowledge includes public management, organisational development, research methods and statistics, and the public service framework.
- The post is in the Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government. Salary is R413 001 to R486 501 per year (Level 08).
- No closing date is stated in the advert text. Enquiries go to Ms McClusky on 074 905 8302. Reference number: DOTP 104/2026.
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Requirements
- An appropriate qualification at NQF Level 6 or equivalent; a minimum of 1-year relevant experience.
- Competencies:
- Knowledge of the following:
- Health Professions Act, 1974;
- HPCSA Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice for Psychometrists;
- Employment Equity Act, 1998;
- Labour Relations Act, 1995;
- POPIA, 2013;
- PAJA, 2000;
- PAIA, 2000;
- HPCSA policies and training requirements; classification of psychological tests;
- SIOPSA code of practice;
- Continuous Professional Development requirements;
- Maintenance of professional registration through participation in Continuous Professional Development;
- Culture and leadership theory and models; organisational performance and organisation development; public management theory and practice; mentoring/coaching; research methods and statistics; statutory public-service framework;
- Skills in the following:
- Analytical and critical reasoning; basic numeracy; conceptual and interpretive skills; diagnostic and innovative problem-solving skills;
- Planning and organising; project management; research skills; proficiency in MS Office and assessment-centre related systems;
- Strong verbal and written communication, report writing and presentation skills; interviewing and listening skills;
- Interpersonal, networking, conflict-management, negotiation, persuading and influencing, mentoring and coaching skills.
Duties
- Provide and support departmental work organisation capacity improvements;
- Provide a job design service;
- Provide transversal organisation design and alignment service;
- Provide and facilitate transversal service delivery and Batho Pele services;
- Provide input and support with practice enablement and development.
How to apply
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
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Enquiries
Ms McClusky at 074 905 8302
Notes from the department
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
- Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
- All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
- One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- 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.
As printed in Circular 37 of 2026 · page 228 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 37/318: ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER: JOB DESIGN AND EVALUATION REF NO: DOTP 104/2026 SALARY: R413 001- R486 501 per annum (Level 08) CENTRE: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate qualification at NQF Level 6 or equivalent; a minimum of 1-year relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Health Professions Act, 1974; HPCSA Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice for Psychometrists; Employment Equity Act, 1998; Labour Relations Act, 1995; POPIA, 2013; PAJA, 2000; PAIA, 2000; HPCSA policies and training requirements; classification of psychological tests; SIOPSA code of practice; Continuous Professional Development requirements; Maintenance of professional registration through participation in Continuous Professional Development; Culture and leadership theory and models; organisational performance and organisation development; public management theory and practice; mentoring/coaching; research methods and statistics; statutory public-service framework; Skills in the following: Analytical and critical reasoning; basic numeracy; conceptual and interpretive skills; diagnostic and innovative problem-solving skills; Planning and organising; project management; research skills; proficiency in MS Office and assessment-centre related systems; Strong verbal and written communication, report writing and presentation skills; interviewing and listening skills; Interpersonal, networking, conflict-management, negotiation, persuading and influencing, mentoring and coaching skills. DUTIES: Provide and support departmental work organisation capacity improvements; Provide a job design service; Provide transversal organisation design and alignment service; Provide and facilitate transversal service delivery and Batho Pele services; Provide input and support with practice enablement and development. ENQUIRIES: Ms McClusky at 074 905 8302