Director: Organisational Efficiency
Gauteng Department of Human Settlements (GDHS)
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Salary
- R1 317 384 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 13 Nov 2026
Posted 10 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Degree
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
Registrations / certificates: Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate
- Degree (NQF 7) in Public Admin, Business or HR Management.
- 5 years at middle or senior management level.
- Driver's licence and Nyukela certificate needed.
- Lead organisational design and service improvement.
- Based in Johannesburg.
How to apply
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How to apply: Please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/ Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, post 37/155, ref REFS/056668. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Directorate: Corporate Management Services
Requirements:
Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in Public Administration / Business Management / Human Resource Management / Production/Operations Management / Management Services as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years relevant experience at middle/ senior managerial level in Organisational Development / Service Delivery Improvement / Human Resource Planning & Systems environment or related field. Possession of the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate (required prior to appointment). Possession of a valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Public Service Act and Regulations, Labour Relations Act of 1995, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. Job Evaluation and organisational design principles. Certification as a Job Evaluation Analyst or Panel will be an added advantage. Competencies: Strategic capability and Leadership, People Management and empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management. Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Service Delivery Innovation. Skills: Good written and verbal communication skills. Planning, organising and execution skills. Knowledge management. Negotiation skills. Change management. Language proficiency and ability to manage conflict.
Duties:
Manage and monitor the implementation of Operations Strategy and Design. Manage and monitor the development of Standard Operating Procedures and Business Process for the department. Develop change management and communication strategies to ensure smooth transition of employees. Initiate and manage Organisational Design. Plan, implement, monitor and institutionalise Service Delivery Improvement programmes. Manage the implementation of the Diversity Management programmes in the department. Assess and analyse Service Delivery Model to identify service improvements by identifying resource and functional alignment inefficiencies. Manage the development and implementation of human resource strategy and plan. Manage the development and implementation of Employment Equity Plans. Manage resources of the unit (human resources, finance, assets)
Notes:
The Department is committed to achieving employment equity and diversity in accordance with its approved Employment Equity Plan. Preference will be given to suitably qualified Coloured (Male & Female), White female, African male and Persons with disability (PwD) candidates in order to advance the Department’s Employment Equity objectives and address identified under- representation at the relevant occupational level.
Enquiries: Ms. Khosi Kunene at 072 315 9992
Reference number: REFS/056668