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Senior Organisational Development Practitioner
Closes Monday 9 November 2026
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Senior Organisational Development Practitioner at National Office, Midrand. Does work study, job description and job evaluation work, and change management. Suits people with a national diploma and 2
- Duties include work study investigations, organisational structure and post establishment work, and job descriptions and job evaluation.
- Also includes change management: developing strategies, running workshops, and acting as change champion.
- Must have a National Diploma in Management Services, Operations Management, Production Management or an equivalent NQF level 6 qualification (360 credits), recognised by SAQA.
- Must have at least 2 years' experience in the Organisational Development field. A valid driver's licence is an added advantage.
- Based at National Office, Midrand. Salary is R413 001 to R486 501 per year (Level 08). The successful candidate must sign a performance agreement.
- Send applications by email to 2026/155/OCJ@judiciary.org.za, quoting ref 2026/155/OCJ. No closing date is stated in the advert.
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Requirements
- Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Management Services/ Operations Management/Production Management/ equivalent qualification at NQF level six (6) with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the Organisational Development field.
- A valid driver’s license will serve as added advantage.
- Knowledge and skills:
- Good knowledge of organisational design, frameworks, practices, and processes in the Public service.
- Knowledge of Public Service Acts, Public Service Regulations, Operations Management Framework, OrgPlus, Organisational Design, process and work study techniques, Job Evaluation Processes and Batho Pele Principles.
- Skilled in Practical Knowledge of Computer, presentation, Report Writing and Project Management Skills.
Duties
- Conduct work study investigations, analyse information gathered during work investigations, conduct functional analysis and develop post establishment structure, cost structure in line with MTEF, compile work study report with relevant recommendations, communicate the outcome of reports to relevant stakeholders, maintain and update the organisational structure database.
- Develop/ review job descriptions for all posts in the department, conduct job analysis, conduct research/ benchmark on the latest trends within the ambit of OD, align coordinated job descriptions with the scope of the organization, facilitate the signing-off of the job description and develop/update the job description database.
- Compile acknowledgement letters for JE request, gather and analyse the relevant documents, conduct the job evaluation interview and capture information on JE system, provide secretariat support services to the Job Evaluation panel committee, communicate JE results to the relevant stakeholders, update the Job Evaluation database and attend to Job Evaluation related enquiries.
- Conduct analysis on the need for change management, participate in the development and implementation of Change Management Strategies, co-ordinate the implementation of Change Management processes, facilitate group sessions and discussions in workshops, serve as the change champion and report on progress of change management initiatives.
- Implement approved posts request in line with legislations on PERSAL (inclusive creation of posts) and on the organizational structure, advise all stakeholders on posts enquiries; coordinate amendments of post details on the system according to the structure and the staff establishment in consultation with PERSAL Controller, provide reports and data for completion of HRBP Tool and COE budget as well as expenditure.
- Ensure a proper filling system for all the records, keep an updated submission excel database, update the database, update the project dashboard and render secretarial services to the meetings within the unit.
How to apply
Applications can be sent via email to 2026/155/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
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Enquiries
Technical Related Enquiries: Mr E Motsuenyane Tel No: (010) 493 2529 HR Related Enquiries: Mr K Mphela Tel No: (010) 493 2527
Notes from the department
The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 147 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/217: SENIOR ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER REF NO: 2026/155/OCJ SALARY: R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement CENTRE: National Office: Midrand REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Management Services/ Operations Management/Production Management/ equivalent qualification at NQF level six (6) with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the Organisational Development field. A valid driver’s license will serve as added advantage. Knowledge and skills: Good knowledge of organisational design, frameworks, practices, and processes in the Public service. Knowledge of Public Service Acts, Public Service Regulations, Operations Management Framework, OrgPlus, Organisational Design, process and work study techniques, Job Evaluation Processes and Batho Pele Principles. Skilled in Practical Knowledge of Computer, presentation, Report Writing and Project Management Skills. DUTIES: Conduct work study investigations, analyse information gathered during work investigations, conduct functional analysis and develop post establishment structure, cost structure in line with MTEF, compile work study report with relevant recommendations, communicate the outcome of reports to relevant stakeholders, maintain and update the organisational structure database. Develop/ review job descriptions for all posts in the department, conduct job analysis, conduct research/ benchmark on the latest trends within the ambit of OD, align coordinated job descriptions with the scope of the organization, facilitate the signing-off of the job description and develop/update the job description database. Compile acknowledgement letters for JE request, gather and analyse the relevant documents, conduct the job evaluation interview and capture information on JE system, provide secretariat support services to the Job Evaluation panel committee, communicate JE results to the relevant stakeholders, update the Job Evaluation database and attend to Job Evaluation related enquiries. Conduct analysis on the need for change management, participate in the development and implementation of Change Management Strategies, co-ordinate the implementation of Change Management processes, facilitate group sessions and discussions in workshops, serve as the change champion and report on progress of change management initiatives. Implement approved posts request in line with legislations on PERSAL (inclusive creation of posts) and on the organizational structure, advise all stakeholders on posts enquiries; coordinate amendments of post details on the system according to the structure and the staff establishment in consultation with PERSAL Controller, provide reports and data for completion of HRBP Tool and COE budget as well as expenditure. Ensure a proper filling system for all the records, keep an updated submission excel database, update the database, update the project dashboard and render secretarial services to the meetings within the unit. ENQUIRIES: Technical Related Enquiries: Mr E Motsuenyane Tel No: (010) 493 2529 HR Related Enquiries: Mr K Mphela Tel No: (010) 493 2527 APPLICATIONS: Applications can be sent via email to 2026/155/OCJ@judiciary.org.za NOTE: The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.