DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

A qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Business Information Systems/ Information Technology in Software Development and Systems Development / Computer Sciences Plus 3-5 years’ experience at a junior management level. Knowledge and understanding of Digital Transformation Strategy of the Public Services. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act and Regulation. Knowledge and understanding of the relevant Public Service Regulatory Frameworks such as MISS, SDLC, MIOS, National Archives and Records Service Act, PAJA, PAIA and ECT. Knowledge and understanding of the DPSA Corporate Governance for ICT Policy Framework. Knowledge and understanding of Information and Communication Technology frameworks. Knowledge and understanding of business systems. Knowledge and understanding of database and development standards. Knowledge and understanding of business process principles, practices, techniques and tools. Knowledge and understanding of business concepts and requirements. Knowledge and understanding of database development. Knowledge and understanding of Information security principles and practices. Knowledge and understanding of Network management. Knowledge and understanding of IT Infrastructure Principles. Knowledge and understanding of vendor management and contract negotiation. Knowledge and understanding of system development methodology and project management. Knowledge and understanding of information technology business systems. Knowledge and understanding of ASP.net, VB.net, SQL, XML, HTML, JavaScript. Competencies needed: Database development skills. Systems development skills. Communication skills. Policy analysis and development skills. People management. Project management skills. Problem-solving skills. Computer literacy skills. Facilitation and presentation skills. Stakeholder and client liaison skills. Monitoring skills. Report writing skills. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Emotional intelligence. Independent thinker. Cost consciousness. Honesty and integrity. Assertiveness.

Develop, review and implement systems database and development plans, policies and strategies to align with business needs, policies, legislative requirements, norms and standards. Develop databases, computerized systems, software applications and integrations to meet specific information systems requirements. Maintain and support all databases, computerized systems, software applications to ensure their availability, reliability, and security. Monitor the implementation and utilization of systems and processes in line with relevant standards, data security policies, and regulatory requirements, and compile performance reports. Manage, and report on human resources, and performance in line with the set regulations and prescripts.

Ms M Nkhethoa Tel No: (012) 312-7108

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the Director-General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street In the event of hand delivery of applications, applicants must sign an application register book as proof of submission. Applicants may also email their applications to the following email addresses: For Research Policy Manager – [email protected] Deputy Director: Systems Development – [email protected] Project Coordinator: Sector Infrastructure – [email protected] Branch Coordinator – [email protected] Social Work Policy Developer Grade 1 – [email protected] Assistant Director: HIV and AIDS Capacity Building – e- [email protected] Assistant Director: Systems Development – [email protected] Project Administrator – [email protected] FOR ATTENTION : Mr S Boshielo

Curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties and the names of two referees must accompany your signed application for employment (Z83). If applying for more than one position, applicants must submit separate applications for each position. Shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and identity documents on the date of the interview. Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021, a new application for employment (Z83) form is effective and must be completed in full, failure to use the new Z83 will result in disqualification. The new form can be downloaded online at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. Applicants applying for SMS posts are required to successfully complete the Certificate for entry into the SMS (submitted prior to appointment) and full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/. Applicants are expected to pay for the course and may enroll for it at a cost of R400.00. The duration of the course is 120 hours. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful candidate will sign an annual performance agreement, complete a financial discloser form and will also be required to undergo a security clearance. Candidates nominated for posts on salary levels 2 - 12 may be subjected to a competency assessment during the selection process. If the candidate is applying for an OSD post, certificates of service must be submitted on the date of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Personnel suitability checks will be conducted on shortlisted candidates, and the appointment is subject to positive outcomes of the checks. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The selection of candidates will be done with due regard to the relevant aspects of the selection process as set out in the Public Service Amendment Regulations, 2023, Regulation 67. Applications received after the closing date will not be taken into consideration. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates requiring additional information regarding the advertised post may direct their enquiries to the person as indicated above. Internal applicants must submit and register their employment applications at the register book in the DSD reception area for the attention of Mr R Khobatha. DSD reserves the right to cancel the filling/ not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process.

PSV Circular 20 of 2026, Post 20/70