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DIRECTOR: KNOWLEDGE AND DATA ANALYTICS

Department of Roads and Transport · Johannesburg

Closing date
18 September 2026
Reference
REFS/056327
Salary band
R 1 551 807
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Reviewed 4 September 2026

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About this role

Department: Department of Roads and Transport Location: Johannesburg Salary: R1 317 384 - R1 551 807 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package) Requirements: An NQF level 7 qualification in Knowledge Management, Data Science or Information Technology. 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in Performance Monitoring, Evaluation and Data Systems environment. A Strong strategic capability and leadership skills. Excellent knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation systems, Strategic planning and reporting, Performance information management, Data analysis and interpretation, Research and impact assessment, development and management of databases, policy analysis Government planning frameworks and compliance Reporting. Key Competencies: Advanced knowledge of data governance, data quality management, database administration, performance information systems, data analysis, and reporting. Ability to collect, verify, analyse, interpret, and present data to support evidence-based decision-making, strategic planning, and performance monitoring. Sound understanding of knowledge management principles, including the creation, capture, storage, sharing, and utilisation of organisational knowledge, lessons learnt, and best practices to promote institutional learning, innovation, and continuous improvement. Ability to develop and maintain systems that ensure information accessibility, data integrity, compliance, and informed decision-making across the organisation. Duties: Manage and coordinate systems and interventions to professionalise, institutionalise and enhance provincial Performance Management and Evaluation (PME) capabilities Knowledge Management. Conduct environmental analysis for Knowledge Management Implementation. Establish knowledge management framework. Develop Knowledge Management strategy, policies, assessment procedures, implementation plan and roadmap. Analyse and monitor data and information in the PME systems - Data Management & Business Intelligence. Developing and maintaining databases, and data systems, reorganising data in a readable format to support evidence-based decision making in Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG). Perform statistical data analysis, developing reports and visual representations to assess the quality of data. Provide strategic support for the development and implementation of ICT standards, policies, systems, and protocols that enhance performance monitoring, evaluation, data management, and reporting. Oversee the automation of key processes within the performance monitoring and evaluation functions. Provide technical expertise in data storage structures, data mining, and data cleansing. Implement policies related to dissemination and utilisation of data stored in the performance monitoring and evaluations systems. Coordinate and liaise with relevant stakeholders to support fulfilment of the roles of the branch at large. 198 Manage the implementation and utilisation of PME systems Knowledge Ce

Requirements

  • An NQF level 7 qualification in Knowledge Management, Data Science or Information Technology
  • 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in Performance Monitoring, Evaluation and Data Systems environment
  • A Strong strategic capability and leadership skills
  • Excellent knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation systems, Strategic planning and reporting, Performance information management, Data analysis and interpretation, Research and impact assessment, development and management of databases, policy analysis Government planning frameworks and compliance Reporting
  • Key Competencies: Advanced knowledge of data governance, data quality management, database administration, performance information systems, data analysis, and reporting
  • Ability to collect, verify, analyse, interpret, and present data to support evidence-based decision-making, strategic planning, and performance monitoring
  • Sound understanding of knowledge management principles, including the creation, capture, storage, sharing, and utilisation of organisational knowledge, lessons learnt, and best practices to promote institutional learning, innovation, and continuous improvement
  • Ability to develop and maintain systems that ensure information accessibility, data integrity, compliance, and informed decision-making across the organisation

Key responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate systems and interventions to professionalise, institutionalise and enhance provincial Performance Management and Evaluation (PME) capabilities Knowledge Management
  • Conduct environmental analysis for Knowledge Management Implementation
  • Establish knowledge management framework
  • Develop Knowledge Management strategy, policies, assessment procedures, implementation plan and roadmap
  • Analyse and monitor data and information in the PME systems - Data Management & Business Intelligence
  • Developing and maintaining databases, and data systems, reorganising data in a readable format to support evidence-based decision making in Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG)
  • Perform statistical data analysis, developing reports and visual representations to assess the quality of data
  • Provide strategic support for the development and implementation of ICT standards, policies, systems, and protocols that enhance performance monitoring, evaluation, data management, and reporting
  • Oversee the automation of key processes within the performance monitoring and evaluation functions
  • Provide technical expertise in data storage structures, data mining, and data cleansing