Information Management Officer: West Coast Region (various components)

Tracking Number: DSD 77/2026

Salary Level: 7

Job Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Mr W Du Toit at [email protected]

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage, analyse and present regional information services in the region.l.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate qualifcaion at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience.

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

Develop and maintain regional information management systems; Coordinate Information and Communication Technology services; Analyse and present business management information [financial and non-financial data (NFD)]; Identification, implementation and maintenance of knowledge and information management services in the region;

Competencies

Knowledge and working experience of the following: legislation,regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; project management; operational management practices; procurement and tendering processes; Knowledge and understanding of policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes, modern systems of governance and administration; Knowledge and understanding of public service procedures, processes and systems; the regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; the functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; the policies of the government of the day; labour relations legislation and regulations; performance; management and information systems.Skills:Numeracy; Literacy; Driving; Typing; Computer Literacy; Language skills.

Remuneration

R 338 106- R 398 277 per annum (Salary Level 7)Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.All shortlisted candidates 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. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available fromMonday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00.Contact thehelpline at 0861 370 214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.