Deputy Director: Programme Management System

Deputy Director: Programme Management System (System Support, Training, Reporting & Information Management
Salary: R434 505 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package)
(Ref. AP60100/2011) • Pretoria

Requirements: • An appropriate recognised tertiary qualification in Engineering, Information Science or Commerce • Appropriate experience including on-line application support, helpdesk management, reporting and information management, records management, project management and database management • Expert level of computer competency is essential • Proven track record of system support and training, database management and report design, information and records management, project management and database administration will be an added advantage • Leadership, management, strategic, analytical, conceptual and process design skills • The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines • Experience in middle management • Sound numerical and analytical acumen • Proven communication (written and verbal) skills • Interpersonal and problem-solving skills • Experience in human resources and financial management • A valid Code B driver’s licence is compulsory • Willingness to travel.

Duties: • Manage the operation of the Helpdesk for the Chief Directorate mainly on training and support to users of the Programme Management System • Manage the database and extract standard and management reports from the database • Integrate and manage information and records on both the electronic and paper-based media formats for the programme and for all projects • Manage technical and system support to internal and external users • Provide information management support to the Chief Directorate.

Enquiries: Mr M Lebethe, tel. (012) 310-3048

Applications for attention: Mr S Pheeha.

In order to be considered, applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form, with a copy of a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications and ID document, and other relevant documents, and sent to the Director-General, Department of Environmental Affairs, Private Bag X447, Pretoria 0001, for the attention of the person indicate at each post.

Note: Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine the suitability of a person for employment.

The National Department of Environmental Affairs is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts and candidates whose appointment/promotion/transfer will promote representivity will receive preference.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Closing date: 16 January 2012