Western Cape Government Chief Organisation Development Practitioner Jobs in South Africa

Western Cape Government Chief Organisation Development Practitioner Jobs in South Africa



Job Purpose
  • The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has opportunities for three (3) competent and qualified individuals to render an advanced corporate organisation development consultancy service to provincial departments and to supervise a team of corporate organisation development consultants. These posts are stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

    Minimum Requirements
  • An appropriate 3-year national Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Behavioural Science (Industrial Psychology), Management Science or Public Administration;
  • A minimum of 3 years experience in an organisation development or similar environment; A valid driving license (Code B or higher)

    Key Performance Areas
  • Design and develop OD intervention methodologies and instruments;
  • Negotiate and supervise (quality assurance) the drafting of terms of reference of OD intervention projects with clients and conclude a draft project plan and “project contract” with the client; Execute and supervise (quality assurance) organisation diagnostic interventions to understand clients’ current functioning and to identify areas for further development or interventions; Execute and supervise (quality assurance) the design and planning of appropriate OD interventions based on the organisational diagnosis;
  • Execute and implement advanced OD interventions by means of facilitation, group problem solving, capacity building and other appropriate OD techniques, and supervise (quality assurance) such interventions by OD Practitioners;
  • Function as project team leader in respect of specialist functional and project teams.

    Competencies
    Knowledge of the following:
  • Latest advances in public management and industrial psychology theory and practice;
  • Statutory framework
    governing the broad management of the Public Service;
  • Policies of the government of the day (national and provincial);
  • Provincial government functions and services; Intergovernmental relations;
  • Organisation development theory, practice and techniques;
  • Systems theory;
  • Functional knowledge of key elements/determinants of organisational performance as they relate to the field of organisation development, including diagnostic and intervention processes and techniques;
  • Key elements of organisational behaviour; Equate Job Evaluation System; Group dynamics (roles and stages of group development);
  • Project management;
  • Benchmarking; Appreciative inquiry;
  • Research methods / statistics;
  • Functions of the various components of the Department of the Premier to ensure a holistic, integrated approach to interventions;
  • Mentoring and coaching practices;
  • Staff performance management system (SPMS);
  • Disciplinary and grievance procedure;

    Skills needed:
  • Mentoring and coaching, leadership, motivation, research, analytical, diagnostic, planning and organising, innovative problem-solving, facilitation, conflict resolution and communication skills (written and verbal).

    How to Apply

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