assistant director: organizational design and job evaluation, Ref No. LDOE 176/01/2026

Apply for assistant director: organizational design and job evaluation at department of department of education. Closing date 2026-03-06.

Job Summary

Department: department of education

Directorate: od, hrp & hr systems

Province: limpopo

Reference: LDOE 176/01/2026

Closing Date: 2026-03-06

Salary: R468,459

No Of Vacancy: 2

Salary Level: 9

Centre: Head Office, Polokwane

Minimum Qualification

Relevant NQF level 6 qualification as recognized by SAQA.

Experience Required

5 years in Organizational Design and Job Evaluation in Public Service

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Organizational Design Principles
  • Job Evaluation Methodology
  • Workload Analysis and Post Provisioning Norms
  • Technical Writing (Job Descriptions)
  • Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking
  • Knowledge of DPSA OD Frameworks
  • Financial and Human Resource Management
  • Project Management.

Requirements

  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience
  • At least three (3) years must be at lower management or supervisory level (Salary Level 7/8) within Organizational Development or Job Evaluation.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Design, maintain, and review departmental organizational structures to ensure alignment with strategic goals
  • Facilitate the development, review, and redesign of job descriptions and profiles across the department
  • Coordinate and execute job analysis and job evaluation (JE) processes using prescribed systems (e.g., Evaluate)
  • Conduct workload analysis to determine optimal Post Provisioning Norms (PPN)
  • Align office accommodation and physical resources with the approved organizational structure
  • Facilitate Organizational Functionality Assessments (OFA) to identify and address structural or functional gaps in the department.

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R468459 per annum, (all-inclusive package)

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Mr Lukheli TV at 081 535 3675, Mr. Ramaru TE at 067 873 7345, Mesdames Mmowa LS at 081 532 6059, Phasiwe N at 081 550 2664 and Matupi MJ at 081 530 8921.

Reference No:

LDOE 176/01/2026

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: LDOE 176/01/2026
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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Frequently Asked Questions

While the HR Provisioning branch hires people, this OD role determines the 'Norms'-the technical calculation of how many staff members a specific office or school is entitled to based on workload and learner numbers.
This role ensures that the Department of Education is structured correctly to deliver its mandate. You will define what work needs to be done (Job Descriptions), determine the complexity/pay level (Job Evaluation), and ensure the right number of people are assigned (Workload Analysis).
In the South African Public Service, the 'Evaluate' system (prescribed by DPSA) is the standard for job evaluation. Familiarity with this system and the underlying Hay Method logic is often a critical technical requirement.

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