SENIOR ORGANISATIONAL DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER is a South African government vacancy at Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA). This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
To apply visit: https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre
Pretoria
Requirements
- A relevant 3-year National Diploma/ Degree in Management Services, Production Management, Operations Management / Industrial Engineering / HRM plus Applied Organisational Development Programme or Management Services certificate (with at least 360 credits, NQF 6).
- Minimum three (3) years appropriate experience within the Organisational Design and Development environment.
- Computer literacy that would include a high level of proficiency in Microsoft products.
- Certified job analyst certificate.
- Valid Driver’s license.
- Knowledge of Organisational Design Principles and processes.
- Knowledge of EVALUATE/ EQUATE System.
- Knowledge of Job Evaluation processes, models and techniques.
- Knowledge of Public Service Act (PSA).
- Knowledge of Work Study techniques.
- Knowledge of Public Service Regulation (PSR).
- Knowledge of PFMA and National Treasury Regulations.
- Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
- Knowledge of White Paper Transformation.
- Strong Analytical skills.
- Planning and organizing.
- Problem solving skills.
- Communications skills (written and Verbal).
- Presentation skills.
- Report writing.
- Decision making.
- Customer service.
- Work in a team.
- Initiative.
- Ability to build strong network relationships.
- Integrity.
- Attention to detail.
- Goal driven.
- Assertiveness.
- Proactiveness.
- Flexibility.
- Sense of responsibility.
Duties
- The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which includes but are not limited to the following: Facilitate the Development of Job Descriptions/ profiles for GPAA: Gather relevant information on the different approaches to developing job descriptions.
- Provide support in the development and maintenance of job descriptions.
- Source current relevant job descriptions as per requests.
- File and store job descriptions as per requests.
- Facilitate the job processes (documentation, signatures, approvals etc.).
- Development job descriptions according to the job description template.
- Ensure that Job descriptions are updated, reviewed signed off before vacant posts are advertised.
- Maintain Job description database.
- Maintain the job description register.
- Ensure Maintenance of Organisational Structure: Conduct organizational structure investigations.
- Compile organization and establishment reports.
- Undertake first level in the cost analysis for proposed structure.
- Assist with Development of the organisational structure.
- Conducting work-study investigations.
- Provide guidance and advice to line management on organisational design and development matters.
- Assist in the co-ordination of the development and maintenance of departmental organogram in line with strategic plan in various units.
- Monitor the movement and implementation of positions in the structure in line with legislation.
- Undertake preparatory work in the statistical analysis for workforce movement.
- To conduct Job Evaluation for all posts in GPAA: Compare jobs according to their intrinsic values and determine the relative complexity of various jobs.
- Ensure that the process is fair and that the job grades are both reliable and valid across the department.
- Assess the identified job evaluation needs and evaluate requests for job evaluation.
- Input information on the JE system and determine post level.
- Prepare JE certificates of outcome.
- Ensure results are implemented on PERSAL and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
- Provide advice and guidance on the Job Evaluation processes and policy.
- Render secretariat services support: Determine and facilitate logistics involved with job evaluation and paneling process.
- Schedule JE Panel meetings.
- Minute taking and circulation of agenda.
- Conduct Job Evaluation on the current approved Job Evaluation system.
- Receive and prioritize Job Evaluation requests.
- Schedule job evaluation interviews.
- Update the Job Evaluation database.
- Render General Support Service to the ODD unit: Keep and maintain a database of documents, reports, minutes, and records of all nature.
- Keep and maintain the manual and electronic filing system for the component.
- Maintain the JD and JE electronic database.
- Ensure logistical arrangement for ODD unit meetings timeously.
- Obtain quotations for the procurement of equipment, goods, and services.
- Compile submissions and forms for ordering goods, equipment, and services
Enquiries
Felicia Mahlaba Tel No: (012) 319 1455 Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za
Department Notes
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two preentry 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. It should be noted that the GPAA does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any of its recruitment and selection processes and will disqualify an application if it picks up the use of AI when completing assessments without acknowledging the source of information. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. For SMS positions, certain candidates may be required to undergo additional Psychometric Assessments. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks and references will be conducted once they are short-listed and the appointment is also subject to a positive outcome on these checks, which include, but not limited to: security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification and criminal record. Applicants will be required to meet vetting requirements as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards in line with the new DPSA Directive effective 01 April 2024. By submitting your application, it also means you consent to the GPAA processing your information for Human Resources Management purposes. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all their foreign qualifications (this includes O and A level certificates) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at your own expense. Upon appointment, successful candidates will be required to sign a Performance Agreement within 3 months from date of appointment and for candidates whose appointment exceeds 12 calendar months will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) calendar months excluding leave taken as prescribed by Public Service Regulation 68. The status of your application will be visible on the e-Recruitment system. However, if you have not received feedback from the GPAA within 6 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The candidate must take note: It is the GPAA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion / appointment will promote representativeness in line with the numerical targets as contained in GPAA’s Employment Equity Plan. Note: The GPAA reserves the right not to fill the below-mentioned posts, withdraw or to put on-hold a position and/or to re-advertise a post. The GPAA is compliant with the requirements of POPIA.
Notes
One permanent position of Senior Administrative Officer is currently available at the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA): HR Organisational Design and Development Unit.
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Original Text
Permanent
The purpose of the role is to provide the Organisational Design and
Development, Job Evaluation and Job Description services for GPAA.
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant 3-year National Diploma/ Degree in Management Services, Production Management, Operations Management / Industrial Engineering /
HRM plus Applied Organisational Development Programme or Management
Services certificate (with at least 360 credits, NQF 6). Minimum three (3) years appropriate experience within the Organisational Design and Development
environment. Computer literacy that would include a high level of proficiency in
Microsoft products. Certified job analyst certificate. Valid Driver’s license.
Knowledge of Organisational Design Principles and processes. Knowledge of
EVALUATE/ EQUATE System. Knowledge of Job Evaluation processes, models and techniques. Knowledge of Public Service Act (PSA). Knowledge of
Work Study techniques. Knowledge of Public Service Regulation (PSR).
Knowledge of PFMA and National Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of Batho
Pele Principles. Knowledge of White Paper Transformation. Strong Analytical
skills. Planning and organizing. Problem solving skills. Communications skills
(written and Verbal). Presentation skills. Report writing. Decision making.
Customer service. Work in a team. Initiative. Ability to build strong network relationships. Integrity. Attention to detail. Goal driven. Assertiveness. Proactiveness. Flexibility. Sense of responsibility.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which includes but are not limited to the following: Facilitate the Development of Job
Descriptions/ profiles for GPAA: Gather relevant information on the different approaches to developing job descriptions. Provide support in the development
and maintenance of job descriptions. Source current relevant job descriptions as per requests. File and store job descriptions as per requests. Facilitate the
job processes (documentation, signatures, approvals etc.). Development job descriptions according to the job description template. Ensure that Job
descriptions are updated, reviewed signed off before vacant posts are advertised. Maintain Job description database. Maintain the job description
register. Ensure Maintenance of Organisational Structure: Conduct organizational structure investigations. Compile organization and
establishment reports. Undertake first level in the cost analysis for proposed structure. Assist with Development of the organisational structure. Conducting
work-study investigations. Provide guidance and advice to line management on organisational design and development matters. Assist in the co-ordination
of the development and maintenance of departmental organogram in line with strategic plan in various units. Monitor the movement and implementation of
positions in the structure in line with legislation. Undertake preparatory work in the statistical analysis for workforce movement. To conduct Job Evaluation for
all posts in GPAA: Compare jobs according to their intrinsic values and determine the relative complexity of various jobs. Ensure that the process is
fair and that the job grades are both reliable and valid across the department.
Assess the identified job evaluation needs and evaluate requests for job evaluation. Input information on the JE system and determine post level.
Prepare JE certificates of outcome. Ensure results are implemented on
PERSAL and communicated to relevant stakeholders. Provide advice and guidance on the Job Evaluation processes and policy. Render secretariat
services support: Determine and facilitate logistics involved with job evaluation and paneling process. Schedule JE Panel meetings. Minute taking and
circulation of agenda. Conduct Job Evaluation on the current approved Job
Evaluation system. Receive and prioritize Job Evaluation requests. Schedule job evaluation interviews. Update the Job Evaluation database. Render
General Support Service to the ODD unit: Keep and maintain a database of documents, reports, minutes, and records of all nature. Keep and maintain the
manual and electronic filing system for the component. Maintain the JD and JE electronic database. Ensure logistical arrangement for ODD unit meetings
timeously. Obtain quotations for the procurement of equipment, goods, and services. Compile submissions and forms for ordering goods, equipment, and
services
ENQUIRIES : Felicia Mahlaba Tel No: (012) 319 1455
Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za
NOTE : One permanent position of Senior Administrative Officer is currently available at the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA): HR
Organisational Design and Development Unit.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.