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