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AMENDMENTS :
 
GAUTENG: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: Kindly note that the post of Assistant Director: Information and Knowledge Management Systems with Ref No: SD/2019/07/03 advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 dated 19 July 2019, the closing date has been extended to the 02 August 2019. 
 
 
GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 
 
It is the department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 19 July 2019 
 
 
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The Completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV as well as certified copies of all qualification/s and ID document (no copies of certified copies allowed, certification should not be more than six months old). The Department also urges all designated groups applying for positions to please direct your applications to the Employment Equity Office for attention Ms B. Khutsoane. All applicants is also encouraged to number the pages of their CV and the attached certified documents. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date please accept that your application was unsuccessful. NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures. 
 
 
 
OTHER POSTS
 
 
SOCIAL WORK MANAGER REF NO: SD/2019/07/01 
SALARY: R794 889 - R1 100 325 per annum (within the OSD Framework) (all-inclusive package which includes basic salary of 70% of the package and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable MMS guidelines per annum) 
CENTRE: Tshwane Region 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor Degree in Social Work with 10 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Work with the SACSSP. Submission of valid proof of registration with the council. A valid drivers’ License. Knowledge and understanding of Social dynamics, human behaviour, social system, legislation, policies, ethical practices governing field and intake programmes and social empowerment interventions. Skills and Competencies: Have the ability to intervene and resolve conflict of complex nature, problem solving, project management, research, interpersonal, reporting, planning and organizing skills. 
 
DUTIES: Interpreting, applying and implementing Social Work legislation, policies and guidelines relating to field and intake. Developing and implementing operational plan of social work intervention for field and intake. Developing problem solving interventions and preventative measures for alleviating distress to individuals, groups, families and communities. Conducting social work research programmes. Developing and creating stakeholders support mechanisms and networks. Managing the preparation of quarterly performance information and consolidation of performance data in the field and intake programmes. Management of staff training, development, performance, leave plans and projects allocated to sub-directorates. Implement prevention programmes liked to celebration of national days. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Atlholang Kotsedi Tel No: (012) 359-3314 
APPLICATIONS: Please forward applications, quoting the relevant reference number to The Gauteng Department of Social Development, South Tower, Fedsure Building, 268 Cnr Lillian Ngoyi & Pretorius Street, Pretoria or Private Bag X266 Pretoria 0001. 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INFORMATION SYSTEMS REF NO: SD/2019/07/02 
SALARY: R733 257 per annum (all-inclusive package which includes basic salary of 70% of the package and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable MMS guidelines per annum) 
CENTRE: Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A three year National Diploma in Information Technology. A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Middle Management level. Demonstrated experience in Information Technology field. Middle management and leadership experience. A valid Code B drivers’ license. Knowledge and understanding of PFMA. Knowledge of the Department’s Constitutional mandate. Knowledge of SAP Customer Relationship Management (SAP CRM). Skills and Competencies: Business Insight, team working, supervision, good interpersonal relations, staff development, information system, policies, procedures and legislations, analytical, project management, report writing, problem solving, planning and organizing skills. 
 
DUTIES: Managing quality of data. Monitoring omission on data. Recommending changes on data management. Overseeing scanning functions. Managing implementation of records management strategy. Engaging with system developer on proposed changes on BW. Providing technical support on electronic transfer payment to NPO’s. Co-ordinating system queries on CDP functions. Managing the technical support on BW reporting functions. Co-ordinating the implementation of new report concepts. Monitoring and refer request for change on BW reporting functions. Managing the training and development of staff. Managing staff performance. Managing staff leave. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Cynthia Mabaso Tel No: (011) 355-7971 
APPLICATIONS: The Department reserves the right to fill or not to fill this position(s). Applications can be delivered to: The Gauteng Department of Social Development. Head Office 69 Commissioner Street, Private Bag x1 Johannesburg, 2000. 
 



AMENDMENTS:
 
GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: Kindly note that the post of Assistant Director: Information and Knowledge Management Systems with Ref No: SD/2019/07/03 advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 dated 05 July 2019, the duties and requirements of the post has been amended as follows: 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A relevant Degree with 3 years’ experience or National Diploma in Information Technology related qualification. 3-5 years’ experience in ICT environment. Knowledge on ArcGIS, will be an added advantage. A valid drivers’ license. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of legislative framework governing the Public Service in ICT environment. Knowledge and understanding of Geographic Information System (GIS). 
 
DUTIES: Assist in the collation of data sets from business units including all relevant role players within the Social Sector. Providing quality assurance of packaged data. Monitoring the Departmental Information repositories. Assisting in maintaining Departmental databases. Supervising the mapping and geocoding process. Assisting in the creation of maps as per downloaded points. Assist in the analysis of spatial reports for business units. Assist in the development and implementation of Information and Knowledge Management strategy, policies and standards. Coordinating information and knowledge in line with best practices. Coordinating awareness sessions on information and knowledge management.

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS REF NO: SD/2019/07/03 
SALARY: R376 596 per annum 
CENTRE: Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A three-year National Diploma in Information Technology with 3-5 years’ experience in ICT environment. ArcGIS, CCNAP, MCSE, MSITP, ITIL and CDC will be an added advantage. A valid drivers’ licence. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of legislative framework governing the Public Service in ICT related. Knowledge and understanding of Geographic Information System (GIS). Skills and Competencies: Technically orientated, Analytical, Attention to details, Strategic planning, supervision, staff development, information systems, budgeting processes and financial and management and procedures skills. 
 
DUTIES: Assist in the collation of data sets from business units including all relevant role players within the Social Sector. Providing quality assurance of packaged data. Monitoring the Departmental Information repositories. Assisting in maintaining Departmental databases. Supervising the mapping and geocoding process. Assisting in the creation of maps as per downloaded points. Assist in the analysis of spatial reports for business units. Assist in the development and implementation of Information and Knowledge Management strategy, policies and standards. Coordinating information and knowledge in line with best practices. Coordinating awareness sessions on information and knowledge management. Management of staff performance, development and training. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Cynthia Mabaso Tel No: (011) 355-7971 
APPLICATIONS: The Department reserves the right to fill or not to fill this position(s). Applications can be delivered to- The Gauteng Department of Social Development. Head Office 69 Commissioner Street, Private Bag x1 Johannesburg, 2000. 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: ESS AND DATA MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS REF NO: SD/2019/07/04 
SALARY: R257 508 per annum 
CENTRE: Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A tree year National Diploma in Information Technology with1-2 years’ experience. Demonstrated experience in Information Technology field. A valid Code B drivers’ license. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of legislative framework governing the Public Service. Knowledge of the Department’s Constitutional mandate. Knowledge of SAP Social Care Solution. Skills and Competencies: Business Insight, Information Systems, through to details, project management, report writing, good communication, conflict management, leadership, facilitation, coordination and people management skills. 
 
DUTIES: Creating an ESS reporting line template for users. Consolidating reporting line report with all users. Implementing reporting line request on backend. Investigating the error experienced by the user on ESS. Providing feedback to entities on roles created for users. Obtaining request from HR super-user. Resetting password for users and providing feedback. Rendering support to ESS users. Drawing ESS reports on monthly basis. Analysing ESS report for error and omission. Forwarding the ESS report on leave status via the line manager to senior management. Drawing Business Warehouse (BW) statistical reports and use as a data base to do an audit on the maintenance of data in respect of individuals, Non Profit Organizations or facilities. Making recommendation to user to update non-mandatory fields. Investigating on daily basis data captured by end users. Communicating with end users to update all relevant data fields or make the necessary corrections. Arching of duplicate Business Partners. Testing data-backup on dates identified by GDF. Visiting users at regional offices and institutions and share the importance of authentic data-backup on dates identified by GDF. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Cynthia Mabaso Tel No: (011) 355-7971 
APPLICATIONS: The Department reserves the right to fill or not to fill this position(s). Applications can be delivered to- The Gauteng Department of Social Development. Head Office 69 Commissioner Street, Private Bag x1 Johannesburg, 2000.