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GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES MEDICAL SCHEME (GEMS)
 
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ICT SENIOR DATA GOVERNANCE SPECIALIST
  • Government Employees Medical Scheme - GEMS
  • Pretoria
  • Fixed Term
  • Full Time

Introduction
The position of ICT Senior Data Governance Specialist (MS Purview) is currently vacant. This role is a six (6) month fixed-term contract aligned to the operational requirements of the ICT Division. The incumbent will report directly to the Senior Manager: Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence and will be based at Head Office – Pretoria.
The total remuneration package will be between R92 463.00 and R115 579.00 per month dependent on skills and experience
The closing date for applications will be Tuesday, 16 December 2025. 
 
Duties & Responsibilities
The ICT Senior Data Governance Specialist (MS Purview) will be required to provide support to the Senior Manager: Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence through the execution of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
  • Lead the implementation, configuration, and management of Microsoft Purview as part of enterprise data governance initiatives.
  • Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, standards, and policies aligned with organisational and regulatory requirements.
  • Design and implement data cataloguing, classification, lineage, and policy management to enhance data discoverability and compliance.
  • Collaborate with business units and technical teams to define data ownership, stewardship roles, and metadata management processes.
  • Develop and manage data quality rules, dashboards, and monitoring processes to ensure integrity, consistency, and reliability of data.
  • Drive data classification initiatives to support compliance with POPIA, GDPR, and other data protection legislation.
  • Develop comprehensive training materials, documentation, and user guides for Microsoft Purview and related governance practices.
  • Conduct training and awareness sessions to build data governance capability across business and IT teams.
  • Monitor and report on data governance KPIs, maturity levels, and program effectiveness, ensuring alignment to organisational strategy.
  • Partner with data security, audit, and compliance teams to ensure alignment between governance and data protection frameworks.
 
Desired Experience & Qualification
Qualification Requirements:
  • A Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Data Science, or a related discipline (NQF level 6 or higher).
  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience in data governance, data management, or related roles.
  • Certification in Data Management or Governance (e.g., CDMP, DAMA, DCAM) will be advantageous.
  • Proven hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview implementation and administration.
  • Strong knowledge of data governance principles (DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM).
  • Experience in data quality management, metadata management, and data catalog maintenance.
  • Exposure to Azure Data Services (Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake) and modern data platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead governance projects across business and IT environments.
 
Skills:
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data management skills.
  • Excellent understanding of data governance, compliance, and quality frameworks.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Azure data technologies and governance processes.
  • Exceptional communication and documentation abilities, including translating technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Effective stakeholder and relationship management across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong project management and coordination abilities.
  • High levels of professional integrity and attention to detail.
 
Behavioural Competencies:
  • Integrity: Demonstrates professionalism, fairness, ethics, and confidentiality.
  • Innovation: Introduces creative and modern solutions to improve governance processes.
  • Excellence Orientation: Strives for quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaboration: Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Member-Centric Approach: Focused on supporting Scheme members through effective data governance.
  • Analytical Thinking: Applies structured problem-solving and critical analysis to complex challenges.
  • Adaptability: Remains effective in a rapidly evolving technological environment.
  • Communication: Clearly conveys complex governance principles and technical topics.
 
Desirable:
  • Experience within the medical scheme or healthcare industry.
  • Understanding of healthcare data, regulatory reporting requirements, and compliance processes.
 
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​SENIOR MANAGER: PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS
  • Government Employees Medical Scheme - GEMS
  • Pretoria
  • Permanent
  • Full Time
 
Introduction
The position of Senior Manager: Procurement Operations is currently vacant. The incumbent will report directly to the Chief Finance Officer and will be based at Head Office – Pretoria.
The total remuneration package will be between R 1,613,106 and R2,016,382 per annum dependent on skills and experience
The closing date for applications will be Tuesday, 16 December 2025. 
 
Duties & Responsibilities
The Senior Manager: Procurement Operations will be required to perform the following KPA responsibilities:
  • Provide strategic planning, management, and monitoring of all procurement operations for Head Office and related business units.
  • Oversee contracted procurement consultants, procurement compliance, and risk controls.
  • Drive digital transformation in procurement systems and data analytics to improve transparency and operational efficiency.
  • Implement and maintain rigorous procurement governance, including adherence to the Medical Schemes Act, B‑BBEE Codes, POPIA, and King IV principles.
  • Manage and monitor procurement budgets, expenditure, and reporting in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer and relevant Committees.
  • Lead the preparation of procurement reports, submissions, and documentation required for Board and Committee decision‑making.
  • Ensure alignment of procurement activities with GEMS strategy, policies, and financial objectives.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop procurement staff to ensure operational excellence, performance improvement, and succession planning.
  • Foster a culture of ethics, accountability, and member value within the Procurement unit.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and mitigate procurement risks and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
 
Desired Experience & Qualification
Qualification Requirements:
  • A Degree, B‑Tech, Bachelors, or Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Economics, or a related qualification.
  • A relevant postgraduate qualification will be advantageous.
  • A minimum of 8 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management and/or Procurement, with 5 years at a managerial level.
  • Proven experience in managing tender processes, contract management, and regulatory compliance.
  • Excellent computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications.
  • Knowledge of financial management, procurement systems, and risk management frameworks.
  • Experience within a medical scheme or regulated environment will be advantageous.
 
Skills:
  • Strong leadership, planning, and decision‑making capabilities.
  • Excellent business acumen and understanding of procurement and financial frameworks.
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem‑solving abilities.
  • Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to lead digitisation and process improvement initiatives.
  • Exceptional writing, reporting, and presentation skills.
  • Commitment to integrity, ethical conduct, and high professional standards.
 
Behavioural Competencies:
  • Integrity: Acts ethically and transparently in all dealings.
  • Strategic Thinking: Aligns procurement to organisational goals.
  • Accountability: Takes ownership of outcomes and performance.
  • Decision‑Making: Applies sound judgment based on data and analysis.
  • Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across departments.
  • Innovation: Promotes continuous improvement and modernisation.
  • Resilience: Performs effectively under pressure.
  • Service Orientation: Focused on delivering quality, value‑driven results.
  • People Development: Coaches and motivates team members.
 
Desirable:
  • Experience within the medical scheme or healthcare industry.
  • Understanding of healthcare data, regulatory reporting requirements, and compliance processes.
 
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​ICT SENIOR DATA ENGINEER
  • Government Employees Medical Scheme - GEMS
  • Pretoria
  • Fixed Term
  • Full Time
 
Introduction
 The position of ICT Senior Data Engineer (Azure, Python & R) is currently vacant. This role is a six (6) month fixed-term contract aligned to the operational requirements of the ICT Division. The incumbent will report directly to the Senior Manager: Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence and will be based at Head Office – Pretoria.
The total remuneration package will be between R92 463.00 and R115 579.00 per month dependent on skills and experience
The closing date for applications will be Tuesday, 16 December 2025. 
 
Duties & Responsibilities
The ICT Senior Data Engineer will be required to provide support to the Senior Manager: Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence through the execution of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
  • Design, build, and optimize data pipelines and architectures that support advanced analytics, machine learning models, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Implement robust and scalable data solutions using Microsoft Azure technologies (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Databricks, Data Lake Storage).
  • Develop and maintain Python and R scripts for data processing, automation, and statistical analysis.
  • Collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of data solutions across systems.
  • Ensure data quality, compliance, and governance through systematic testing and monitoring.
  • Support CI/CD processes for automation of data workflows and ensure adherence to data security best practices.
  • Maintain and support the operational environment to ensure high availability and performance of data systems.
  • Develop training materials, documentation, and best practices for effective use of open-source tools (Python & R) for corporate use.
  • Facilitate knowledge transfer sessions to enhance analytics and data management capabilities across GEMS.
  • Ensure compliance with organisational policies, POPIA, and relevant data protection regulations.
 
Desired Experience & Qualification
Qualification Requirements:
  • A Diploma or University Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Data Science, or a related field (NQF level 6)
  • A minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role.
  • Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure (Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Databricks, Data Lake Storage Gen2).
  • Proficiency in Python (Numpy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn) and R for data processing and statistical modelling.
  • Advanced knowledge of SQL, data warehousing, and data modelling principles.
  • Experience with version control (e.g., Git, DevOps CI/CD pipelines)
  • Understanding of data governance and security best practices.
  • Added advantage: experience with real-time data streaming (Kafka, Event Hubs); ML lifecycle tools (MLflow, Azure ML); BI tools (Power BI, Tableau); containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes, Airflow).
 
Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent understanding of data engineering and systems integration.
  • Proven experience delivering scalable, efficient, and quality data solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of data processing frameworks and database administration.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong project and time management abilities.
 
Behavioural Competencies:
  • Integrity: Demonstrates professionalism, fairness, and confidentiality.
  • Innovation: Explores creative and modern data engineering techniques.
  • Excellence Orientation: Focused on quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaboration: Builds constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Member-Centric Approach: Acts in the best interest of Scheme members and organisational objectives.
  • Analytical Thinking: Uses critical reasoning and data insights to solve challenges.
  • Adaptability: Performs effectively in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment.
  • Communication: Clearly conveys technical and analytical concepts to non-technical audiences.
 
Desirable:
  • Understanding of medical scheme operations, healthcare data, or actuarial analysis.
  • Experience working in regulated environments with data compliance and reporting requirements.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE