Circular 28 of 2026 · Post 28/29 · Ref 0731/04
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO)
- CentrePretoria
- LevelLevel 09
- Posts1 post
Closing date: 19 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 28 of 2026
- Page No.
- 2–3
- Circular Post
- 28/29
- Reference number
- 0731/04
- Department
- Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO)
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Salary
- R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
- Number of posts
- 1
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO).
The listed centre is Pretoria.
Applications close on 28 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Applicants must be in possession of an undergraduate NQF Level 6 Diploma / Degree in Management Services/Operations Management / Industrial Psychology or related.
- At least 3 years’ relevant experience at supervisory level in Organisational Development Certificate in Job Evaluation will be an added advantage.
- Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of legislative framework governing Public Service such as the constitution of the republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service regulations and PFMA, Knowledge of Job Evaluation processes.
- Knowledge and development of job descriptions.
- Knowledge of guides, principles and directives in the Organisational Development field.
- Knowledge of strategic planning application.
- Knowledge of the National Development Plan and the priorities of the Department.
- Knowledge of project management approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycle.
- Knowledge of the application of Organisational Functionality Assessment (OFA) Tools.
- Diplomacy, Networking, Communication (written, verbal and liaison), Problem solving, Computer literacy, Language proficiency, Client orientation and customer focus, People management, Planning and organising, Time management, Policy analysis and development, Facilitation skills, Report writing skills, Investigation and Interviewing skills.
- Adaptability, Insight, Conceptualisation, Analytical thinking, Actualisation, Sense of urgency, Initiative, Honesty and Integrity, Ability to work in a team and independently, Ability to work under pressure, Political and cultural sensitivity, Ability to network, Willingness to travel and Assertiveness.
Duties
- Review and develop departmental organisational structure and provide organisational design services Provide business process re-engineering and management support services.
- Provide job evaluation services Conduct Organisational Functionality Assessment (OFA) in order to ensure organisational effectiveness and efficiency Coaching and People management.
Enquiries
- Ms V Beshe Tel No: (012)351 1327
- Ms W Matlala Tel No: (012) 351 0514
- Ms N Moyakhe Tel No: (012) 351 1210
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
: Please e-mail your application to asdod26@dirco.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applications must be submitted on the new form Z83 (effective from 1 January 2021) duly completed and hand signed) obtainable from any Public Service department or on the DIRCO website – www.dirco.gov.za Received applications using incorrect Z83 for employment will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and verification of qualifications. DIRCO reserves the right not to make appointments. We thank all the applicants for their interest.
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within four (4) months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Departmental Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry 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.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 28 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 28/29 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT REF NO: 0731/04 (X1 POST)
Branch: Office of the Chief Operations Officer
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of an undergraduate NQF Level 6 Diploma / Degree in Management Services/Operations Management / Industrial
Psychology or related. At least 3 years’ relevant experience at supervisory level in Organisational Development Certificate in Job Evaluation will be an added
advantage. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of legislative framework governing Public Service such as the constitution of the republic of
South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service regulations and PFMA,
Knowledge of Job Evaluation processes. Knowledge and development of job descriptions. Knowledge of guides, principles and directives in the
Organisational Development field. Knowledge of strategic planning application.
Knowledge of the National Development Plan and the priorities of the
Department. Knowledge of project management approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycle. Knowledge of the application of Organisational
Functionality Assessment (OFA) Tools. Diplomacy, Networking,
Communication (written, verbal and liaison), Problem solving, Computer literacy, Language proficiency, Client orientation and customer focus, People
management, Planning and organising, Time management, Policy analysis and development, Facilitation skills, Report writing skills, Investigation and
Interviewing skills. Adaptability, Insight, Conceptualisation, Analytical thinking,
Actualisation, Sense of urgency, Initiative, Honesty and Integrity, Ability to work
in a team and independently, Ability to work under pressure, Political and cultural sensitivity, Ability to network, Willingness to travel and Assertiveness.
DUTIES : Review and develop departmental organisational structure and provide organisational design services Provide business process re-engineering and
management support services. Provide job evaluation services Conduct
Organisational Functionality Assessment (OFA) in order to ensure organisational effectiveness and efficiency Coaching and People
management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms V Beshe Tel No: (012)351 1327/ Ms W Matlala Tel No: (012) 351 0514/ Ms N Moyakhe Tel No: (012) 351 1210
APPLICATIONS : : Please e-mail your application to asdod26@dirco.gov.za
Branch: Office of the Chief Operations Officer
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of an undergraduate NQF Level 6 Diploma / Degree in Management Services/Operations Management / Industrial
Psychology or related. At least 3 years’ relevant experience at supervisory level in Organisational Development Certificate in Job Evaluation will be an added
advantage. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of legislative framework governing Public Service such as the constitution of the republic of
South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service regulations and PFMA,
Knowledge of Job Evaluation processes. Knowledge and development of job descriptions. Knowledge of guides, principles and directives in the
Organisational Development field. Knowledge of strategic planning application.
Knowledge of the National Development Plan and the priorities of the
Department. Knowledge of project management approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycle. Knowledge of the application of Organisational
Functionality Assessment (OFA) Tools. Diplomacy, Networking,
Communication (written, verbal and liaison), Problem solving, Computer literacy, Language proficiency, Client orientation and customer focus, People
management, Planning and organising, Time management, Policy analysis and development, Facilitation skills, Report writing skills, Investigation and
Interviewing skills. Adaptability, Insight, Conceptualisation, Analytical thinking,
Actualisation, Sense of urgency, Initiative, Honesty and Integrity, Ability to work
in a team and independently, Ability to work under pressure, Political and cultural sensitivity, Ability to network, Willingness to travel and Assertiveness.
DUTIES : Review and develop departmental organisational structure and provide organisational design services Provide business process re-engineering and
management support services. Provide job evaluation services Conduct
Organisational Functionality Assessment (OFA) in order to ensure organisational effectiveness and efficiency Coaching and People
management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms V Beshe Tel No: (012)351 1327/ Ms W Matlala Tel No: (012) 351 0514/ Ms N Moyakhe Tel No: (012) 351 1210
APPLICATIONS : : Please e-mail your application to asdod26@dirco.gov.za