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GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES MEDICAL SCHEME (GEMS)
ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
- Pretoria
- Permanent
- Full Time
- EE/AA, Non EE/AA
Introduction
The position of Organisational Development (OD) Manager is vacant. The OD Manager will report directly to the Senior Manager: HR Strategy and will form part of the Corporate Services Division. The position is based at the Head Office in Pretoria.
An annual total cost to company package will apply, between R 954,930 and R 1,193,734 based on the Scheme’s Remuneration Policy and dependent on the candidate’s skills and experience.
The closing date for applications will be Monday, 19 October 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
The OD Manager will be required to support the Senior Manager HR Strategy through the implementation of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
- Lead organisational design, job architecture, job evaluation, grading, workforce planning and structural alignment initiatives to support business strategy
- Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of the performance management framework, including performance planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, succession planning and capability development.
- Develop and implement talent management, employee engagement and retention strategies to attract, develop and retain critical skills.
- Lead organisational design, job architecture, workforce planning and structural alignment initiatives to support business strategy.
- Facilitate and support organisational change and transformation initiatives to enable business readiness and successful adoption
- Manage OD-related projects, governance processes and stakeholder engagements to ensure effective delivery of organisational objectives.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Qualification Requirements:
- Degree or Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Human Resource Management, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Organisational Development, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in Organisational Development, Organisational Design, Talent Management, Performance Management and Succession Planning.
- 3 to 5 years' experience at supervisory, specialist or management level.
- Proven experience in organisational design, job profiling, job evaluation/grading, workforce planning and change management.
Advantageous
- Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Organisational Development or a related field.
- Registration with the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP).
- Registration as an Industrial Psychologist with the HPCSA.
- Knowledge and understanding of the medical schemes industry.
Skills
- Sound knowledge of organisational development, organisational design and workforce planning methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of performance management, talent management and succession planning practices.
- Sound understanding of South African labour legislation, HR governance frameworks and leading people management practices.
- Strong HR analytics, reporting, facilitation and presentation skills.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills
Interested?
GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.
Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.
Kindly note that information is required for Employment Equity Purposes and information gathered is strictly used according to the intended purpose of collection, unless there is a legal need or permission is granted from the applicant themselves to make use of it for other purpose
Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to jobs@gems.gov.za.
GEMS adopts a hybrid work model
GEMS is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with GEMS employment equity plan.
Successful candidates will be required to seek approval to conduct other work outside of GEMS.
GEMS Employees are required to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the organisation's paramount values: Excellence, Member Value, Integrity, Innovation, and Collaboration.
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