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Senior Organisational Development Practitioner

Closing dateToday is Sat 17 Oct · SAST

Closes Friday 6 November 2026

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Senior post for an organisational development practitioner at Head Office in Polokwane. Works on organisational structures, job evaluation and job descriptions. Suits people with management or organis

  • Main duties: help develop and review the organisational structure, provide job evaluation services, and help develop and review job descriptions.
  • Also implement operations management framework interventions.
  • Must have Grade 12 and an appropriate qualification at NQF 6 in operations management, management services, production management, or industrial and organisational psychology, or an equivalent recognised by SAQA.
  • Must have a minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience and a valid motor vehicle driver's licence (this does not apply to persons with disabilities).
  • Key skills include change management, business process re-engineering, work study techniques, project management, facilitation, and report writing.
  • Based at Head Office in Polokwane, Limpopo.
  • Closing date is not stated in the advert. Enquiries: Mr S Rasivumo, Ms ME Gafane, Mr LI Mosehlana or Mr Moraba BV, Tel (015) 230 4387 / 4391.

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Requirements

  • Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification at NQF 6 in Operations Management/ Management Services/ Production Management/ Industrial and Organisational Psychology or equivalent qualification in the relevant field or area as recognized by SAQA.
  • A minimum of 2- 3 years’ relevant experience.
  • Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities).
  • Knowledge And Skills:
  • Knowledge of organisational design, restructuring and development principles.
  • Knowledge of Work Study Techniques.
  • Knowledge of change management principles, strategies, and models.
  • Knowledge of business process re-engineering.
  • Understanding of Job grading and evaluation system.
  • Knowledge of public service regulations, acts and policies.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Project Management skills.
  • Communication skills.
  • Stakeholder engagement and consultation skills.
  • Analytical skill.
  • Conflict resolution skill.
  • Facilitation and presentation skills.
  • Report writing skills.
  • Computer literacy.

Duties

  • Assist with the development and review of organizational structure.
  • Provide job evaluation services.
  • Facilitate the development and review of job descriptions.
  • Implement operations management framework interventions.

How to apply

Applicants are hereby invited to apply for the funded vacant posts as advertised. Applicants who previously applied for the re-advertised posts they are encouraged to re-apply if still interested. Applications should be addressed to various institution as per the applicant’s need, for Head Office, Seshego Treatment Centre, Mavambe Secure Care Centre : Applications should be directed to Head of Department, Private Bag X9710, Polokwane, 0700 or submitted at: 21 Biccard Street, Olympic Towers Building, Ground Floor, Office no 30. Capricorn District/Sekutupu Old Age Home: The District Director, Private Bag X9709, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at 78 Hans Van Rensburg Polowane. Polokwane Welfare Complex: Head of Institution, Private Bag X9713, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivery Plot 303 Strekloop, Polokwane. Sekhukhune District: The District Director, Private Bag X80, Lebowakgomo, 0737 or hand delivered at Old Parliament Building, Lebowakgomo. Vhembe District: The District Director, Private Bag X5040, Thohoyandou, 0950 or hand delivered at Thohoyandou Child and Youth Care Centre, Thohoyandou Block F Punda Maria Road, Thohoyandou. Waterberg District: The District Director, Private Bag X1051, Modimolle, 0510 or hand delivered at Cnr Elias Motswaledi & Thabo Mbeki Street, Modimolle. Mopani District: The District Director, Private Bag X 9689, Giyani, 0826 or should be hand delivered at Department of Social Development Unigaza Road Giyani Section A, 0826. Applicants are encouraged to register and submit their applications through the e-Recruitment website at https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za, however, hand delivery applications are acceptable and must be submitted on the new Z83 application form obtained from all Government Departments or can be downloaded from www.gov.za / www.dpsa.gov.za / www.labour.gov.za.Applicants using e-recruitment MUST update their profile in line with the re-engineered system. Online applications must include only Curriculum vitae (CV) in PDF as attachment. Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant.

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Enquiries

General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr LI Mosehlana / Mr Moraba BV Tel No: (015) 230 4387 / 4391

Notes from the department

  • The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants:
  • All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed.
  • In Part B, all fields should be completed in full except the following:
  • South African applicants need not provide passport numbers.
  • If an applicant responded “No” to the question “Are you conducting business with the State or are you a Director of a Public or Private company conducting business with the State? Then it is acceptable for an applicant to indicate not applicable or leave blank to the question.
  • If yes (provide detail), “In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interest?”.
  • Applicants may leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”.
  • Noting there is limited space provided for Part E,F & G, applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information.
  • If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified.
  • It must be noted that a CV is an extension of the application of employment Z83, and applicants are accountable for the information that is provided therein.
  • The questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered.
  • Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.
  • Applicants are not required to submit certified copies of educational qualifications, academic records, Identity documents and a valid motor vehicle driver’s license (where required) but must submit a duly completed Z83 application for employment form, and a detailed CV.
  • Copies of educational qualifications, academic records, Identity documents and a valid motor vehicle driver’s license (where required) will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview.
  • All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
  • One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity [ethical conduct] assessment as per Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalization effective from 01 April 2024.The successful candidate will be subjected to security clearance [Vetting] as per the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalization effective from 01 April 2024.Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability checks(criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification).Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act(POPIA).
  • Your information will be used solely for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties’ prior consent unless required by law.
  • Applicants are encouraged to comply with Practice note on the Z83 application for employment and other related matters, DPSA Circular 19 of 2022 and Clarification regarding the completion of Z83 application, DPSA circular 3 of 2025.The Department reserves the right NOT to make any appointment to the posts advertised.
  • The employment decision shall among other determination be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.
  • Candidates who applied before for the re-advertised vacant post are encouraged to re-apply.
  • The Limpopo Department of Social Development is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
  • Designated race groups, females and People with disabilities remain our target and are encouraged to apply.
  • Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only due to a large number of applications we envisage to receive, if you have not heard from the Department within ninety (90) day from the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
  • However, Faxed applications will not be considered.
  • Recognition of experience on appointment will be considered for Social Service Professions in line with Occupational Dispensation prescripts.
  • Please note:
  • Due to austerity measure, the department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending interviews.

As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 215 · open the PDF

POST 36/253: SENIOR ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER REF NO: DSD/2026/150 (X1 POST)
SALARY: R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE: Head Office: Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification at NQF 6 in Operations Management/ Management Services/ Production Management/ Industrial and Organisational Psychology or equivalent qualification in the relevant field or area as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 2- 3 years’ relevant experience. Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities). Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of organisational design, restructuring and development principles. Knowledge of Work Study Techniques. Knowledge of change management principles, strategies, and models. Knowledge of business process re-engineering. Understanding of Job grading and evaluation system. Knowledge of public service regulations, acts and policies. Problem solving skills. Project Management skills. Communication skills. Stakeholder engagement and consultation skills. Analytical skill. Conflict resolution skill. Facilitation and presentation skills. Report writing skills. Computer literacy.
DUTIES: Assist with the development and review of organizational structure. Provide job evaluation services. Facilitate the development and review of job descriptions. Implement operations management framework interventions.
ENQUIRIES: General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr LI Mosehlana / Mr Moraba BV Tel No: (015) 230 4387 / 4391

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