DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT REF NO: O1/B/2026
Directorate: Systems Development
SALARY :
R932 292 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic
salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund
and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules.
CENTRE :
HSRC Building, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
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.
DUTIES :
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.
ENQUIRIES :
Ms M Nkhethoa Tel No: (012) 312-7108
RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGER REF NO: O1/A/2026
Directorate: Population Research and Information
SALARY :
R1 101 468 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a
basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension
Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules.
CENTRE :
HSRC Building, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
A qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Social Science
including Population Studies and Demography Plus 3-5 years’ experience at a
junior management level. A Postgraduate qualification in Social Science will be
an added advantage. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service
Regulations and Public Service Act. Knowledge and understanding of the
Constitution of South Africa. Knowledge and understanding of the Public
Service Statutory Framework. Knowledge and understanding of the Population
Policy White Paper. Knowledge and understanding of the Programme of Action
of the International Conference on Population Development.
Knowledge and understanding of the POPIA. Knowledge and understanding of ethical frameworks within government. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act programmes. Knowledge and understanding of social development sector policies. Knowledge and understanding of research
methodology. Knowledge and understanding of the public management and
administration principles. Knowledge and understanding of the National
Development Plan including Medium Term Development Plan. Knowledge and
understanding of the management strategic plans and budgeting.
Knowledge and understanding of the financial prescripts of the public service, costing methodologies and performance management. Competencies needed:
Strategic capability and leadership skills. Quantitative and qualitative data
collection, analysis and interpretation skills. Proposal and research report
writing skills. Programme and project management skills. Financial
management skills. Policy Analysis and development skills. Information and
knowledge management skills. Communication skills. Problem-solving and
change management skills. People management and empowerment skills.
Stakeholder management skills. Computer literacy, including data analysis
software skills. Planning and coordination skills. Presentation and facilitation
skills. Risk management skills. Monitoring and evaluation skills. Quality
management 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. Time Management. Attention to details.
Ethical conduct.
DUTIES :
Manage the design, development and implementation of research frameworks
and methodologies aligned to Population policy priorities and departmental
strategic objectives. Manage the implementation of capacity development on
population and social development research. Coordinate stakeholder
engagement and partnerships on matters of technical support and
implementation of programmes. Manage and report on the performance of the
sub-directorate in line with the set of regulations and prescripts.
ENQUIRIES :
Ms M Golden Tel No: (012) 312-7831