DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE AND RESEARCH

Department: Department of Social Development Directorate: Business Intelligence, Knowledge and Information Location: HSRC Building, Pretoria 145 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. The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement and to sign an employment contract. Requirements: A qualification at NQF level 7, as recognised by SAQA, in Information and Knowledge Management, Records Management, Information Sciences or Data Sciences PLUS 3-5 years’ experience at junior management level in the relevant field. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of Social Development Sector. Knowledge and understanding of Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), and Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Knowledge and understanding of National Archives and Records Service Act. Knowledge and understanding of the DPSA Corporate Governance of ICT Policy Framework. Knowledge and understanding of e-government, information management and content management policies. Knowledge and understanding of PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA). Knowledge and understanding of MISS. Knowledge and understanding of Copyright Act. Knowledge and understanding of Legal Deposit Act. Knowledge and understanding of data management principles and tools. Competencies needed: Communication (verbal and written) skills. Policy analysis and development skills. Planning and organising skills. People management skills. Project coordinator skills. Problem solving skills. Computer literacy. Facilitation and presentation skills. Stakeholder and client liaison skills. Monitoring skills. Reporting writing skills. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Innovative and creative. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Emotional intelligence. Independent thinker. Cost consciousness. Honesty and integrity. Assertiveness. Duties: Develop, review and implement business intelligence, knowledge and information policies, guidelines, norms and standards. Facilitate and coordinate public access to information in line with the applicable prescripts. Facilitate and coordinate protection of personal information in line with the applicable prescripts. Manage and maintain the organisational Knowledge Resource Centre. Manage and report on human resources, and performance in line with the set regulations and prescripts. Enquiries: Mr M Machubeng Te l No: (012) 312-7839/7388. Emai: michaelm@dsd.gov.za Closing Date: 2026-09-18T23:59:00+02:00

• ✓A qualification at NQF level 7, as recognised by SAQA, in Information and Knowledge Management, Records Management, Information Sciences or Data Sciences PLUS 3-5 years’ experience at junior management level in the relevant field
• ✓Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act and Regulations
• ✓Knowledge and understanding of Social Development Sector
• ✓Knowledge and understanding of Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), and Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
• ✓Knowledge and understanding of National Archives and Records Service Act
• ✓Knowledge and understanding of the DPSA Corporate Governance of ICT Policy Framework
• ✓Knowledge and understanding of e-government, information management and content management policies
• ✓Knowledge and understanding of PFMA and Treasury Regulations
• ✓Knowledge and understanding of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA)
• ✓Knowledge and understanding of MISS

• •Develop, review and implement business intelligence, knowledge and information policies, guidelines, norms and standards
• •Facilitate and coordinate public access to information in line with the applicable prescripts
• •Facilitate and coordinate protection of personal information in line with the applicable prescripts
• •Manage and maintain the organisational Knowledge Resource Centre
• •Manage and report on human resources, and performance in line with the set regulations and prescripts