Senior Change Practitioner: Change Management and Transformation | Government Pensions Administration
| Job Title | Senior Change Practitioner: Change Management and Transformation | Government Pensions Administration |
| Company | DPSA |
| Job Reference | SNR/CMT/2026/06-2P |
| Category | Government |
| Location | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Date Posted | 2026-06-25T20:50 |
| Closing Date | 2026-07-03T22:50 |
| Status | Open for Applications |
| Salary | ZAR 320147 - 413001 per year |
Senior Change Practitioner: Change Management and Transformation | Government Pensions Administration Agency | Pretoria - Job Description
Introduction
The Government Pensions Administration Agency is looking for experienced change management practitioners to join their Change Management and Transformation team in Pretoria. Multiple permanent posts are available, making this an excellent opportunity for organisational development professionals who are ready to drive meaningful transformation in a major government institution.
About the Company
Change management is no longer a nice-to-have in government — it is an essential function as public institutions modernise their systems, restructure their operations and respond to evolving service delivery demands. As Senior Change Practitioner at the GPAA, you will facilitate and implement change management programmes, support employee engagement initiatives, assist with the Employment Equity plan, coordinate culture surveys, and manage stakeholder relationships through periods of organisational transformation.
You will also provide administrative support to the Change Management unit — coordinating workshops and interventions, managing documentation, and supporting the development of the broader change management strategy. This is a role that combines strategic thinking with practical hands-on facilitation. If you are a skilled change practitioner who is passionate about helping people navigate organisational change, this is an opportunity worth pursuing.
Responsibilities
• Facilitate group sessions and workshops for employee engagement programmes
• Analyse data and draft reports for Change Management projects
• Identify opportunities for organisational development interventions and advise management
• Conduct advocacy campaigns on change management
• Assess change impact and readiness, identifying key barriers to change
• Engage with stakeholders to obtain buy-in for change initiatives
• Evaluate change initiatives through post-project implementation reviews
• Assist in the implementation of the Employment Equity plan
• Support coordination, development and implementation of culture survey materials and tools
• Coordinate client feedback surveys and report on findings
• Support the development of the Change Management strategy
• Coordinate workshops and interventions and invite delegates
• Manage documentation including filing, drafting correspondence and compiling reports
• Build a Change Repository of tools and research materials
Required Qualifications
• A relevant three-year National Diploma or Degree (at least 360 credits, NQF6) in Industrial Psychology, Organisational Development, Management Services or Human Resource Management
• At least three years of relevant experience in Change Management and Transformation, OR five years of relevant experience in this field
• A postgraduate qualification and/or PROSCI Change Management certificate would be an advantage
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of: ADKAR model, Change and Transformation legislation and directives, DPSA prescripts, Change Management processes, Organisational Culture and Human Behaviour, Transformation Management
• Skills: Analytical, excellent organising, project management, document management, administrative, problem solving, facilitation
• Personal attributes: Customer-oriented, able to communicate at all levels, outgoing, good customer relations, able to prioritise, able to handle confidential matters, team player
How to Apply
1. Go to https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/ and complete your full online profile.
2. Describe your change management experience in detail — include the projects you have supported, the methodologies you have used (ADKAR, PROSCI, Kotter's model) and the outcomes achieved.
3. Upload your qualifications, ID, Matric certificate and PROSCI certificate if applicable at application stage.
4. Apply for reference number SNR/CMT/2026/06-2P through the system. Multiple posts are available.
5. Submit before 12:00 midday on 03 July 2026.
6. For enquiries contact Felicia Mahlaba at (012) 319 1455 or Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za.
TIPS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR APPLICATION
• A PROSCI Change Management certificate is listed as an advantage. If you have this certification, make it prominent in your profile — it signals a structured approach to change that the GPAA values.
• ADKAR model knowledge is specifically mentioned. Be prepared to explain how you have applied the ADKAR model in practice during your interview.
• Culture survey experience — designing, coordinating and reporting on organisational culture assessments — is directly mentioned in the duties. If you have this background, describe it.
• Multiple posts are available, which increases your chances. However, ensure your profile is specific and detailed — vague applications will not succeed even when there are multiple vacancies.
• Facilitation skills are essential. Provide examples of workshops or group interventions you have facilitated, including the audience, the objective and the outcome.