Deputy Director: Programme Management System (System Support and Training) (Reference AP3001/2013)

Advertiser: Department of Environmental Affairs

Location: Pretoria

Salary: R495 603 per annum (All inclusive remuneration package)

Requirements:
An appropriate 3-year recognised tertiary qualification in Information Systems and/or Information Science and/or Computer Science or related field. Appropriate experience in and knowledge of Information Technology which includes: Systems Application Support, Helpdesk Management Reporting, Information Management and Project Management. Demonstrate considerable working knowledge and understanding of Project Management Systems and associated technology, hardware and software. Project management methodology and ability to apply its principles and practices to determine, analyse, evaluate, integrate, and implement effective and practical solutions timely .Ability to interpret and communicate information and ideas clearly and accurately. Expert level of computer competency is essential. A proven track record of systems support, training, report development and production together with database administration will be an added advantage. Sound leadership, interpersonal, management, strategic, analytical, conceptual, problem-solving and communication skills (written, verbal and presentation). Experience in middle management, human resources and financial management. The ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines. A valid Code B driver’s licence, as it will be required of him / her to travel.

Duties:
Manage the operation of Programme Management System’s Help Desk; Manage the provision of support and training to internal and external system users; Develop and extract standard, management and special reports for the Chief Directorate; Manage system databases; Identify and Compile proposed system improvements for the client.

Enquiries: Mr M Lebethe (012) 310-3048

For attention: Ms T Makitla

The National Department of Environmental Affairs is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer

Applications:
The Director-General, Department of Environmental Affairs, Private Bag x 447, Pretoria, 0001 ( or hand-delivered to: 315 Pretorius Street, 315 Pretorius Street, Cnr Pretorius & Lilian Ngoyi Streets, Fedsure Forum Building, 1st Floor, North Tower, Room 106 (Information Center).

Note:
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form) and should be accompanied by certified copies of qualifications as well as a comprehensive CV in order to be considered. Note: Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizen Status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. The person appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidate only. If you have not been contacted within three month of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to make an appointment.

People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reference number: AP3001/2013

Closing date: 29 April 2013