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GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES MEDICAL SCHEME (GEMS)
 

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SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
Type: Permanent 
Salary: The total remuneration package will be based on qualifications and experience.  
Closing date: 26 July
 
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The position of Specialist Knowledge Management is vacant. The Specialist Knowledge Management will report directly to the Senior Manager: Knowledge Management and forms part of the Research and Development Division.  The position is based at GEMS Head Office, Pretoria
The total remuneration package is based on qualifications and experience.
The Specialist: Knowledge Management will be responsible for the planning and implementation of Knowledge Management strategy, policies, systems and support the creation of an enabling environment for innovation through the following 
 
Key Performance areas ( KPA’s):
  • Implement the GEMS Knowledge Management Strategy.
  • Develop and implement knowledge management policies and procedures.
  • Plan and implement knowledge management systems/portals.
  • Plan and implement knowledge manage learning and knowledge sharing programmes.
  • Support the GEMS Library to facilitate access to print and digital publications, journals, and databases.
  • Support R&D and innovation programmes.
  • Support the records management programmes.
  • Facilitate knowledge management training.
 
Qualification requirements are:
  • Degree / diploma in Information Science or similar.
  • Minimum of 4-8 years of work experience in Knowledge Management at a middle management level.
  • Experience in the planning and implementation of knowledge management systems / portals.
  • Experience in the planning and implementation of learning and knowledge sharing programmes.
 
Behavioural Competencies:
  • Implementation and Understanding and Business Continuity environment, planning and practices.
  • Attention to detail is non-negotiable.
  • Excellent Turnaround and Organised with good time management skills.
  • Sound Project Management skills are critical.
  • Analytical and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as well as part of a team.
  • Computer literate at advanced level.
  • Diligent work ethic with attention to detail
  • Self-motivated and pro-active
  • Resilient pressure management abilities
Desirable:
  • Understanding of medical schemes industry
  • Membership or accreditation with a professional body




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Should you be interested, please apply for the position by emailing your CV to jobs@gems.gov.za
 
The closing date for applications is 26 July 2024. 
Should you not hear from us by 30 September 2024, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 
*** GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.
*** Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.
*** Kindly note that information is required for Employment Equity Purposes and information gathered is strictly used according to the intended purpose of collection, unless there is a legal need or permission is granted from the applicant themselves to make use of it for other purpose
*** Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to jobs@gems.gov.za.
*** GEMS adopts a hybrid work model
*** GEMS is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with GEMS employment equity plan.
*** Successful candidates will be required to seek approval to conduct other work outside of GEMS.
 
GEMS Employees are required to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the organisation's paramount values: Excellence, Member Value, Integrity, Innovation, and Collaboration