NORTHERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM 

 

This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action Employer. It is our intention to promote representatively (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts. All candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representatively will receive preference. 

 

APPLICATIONS : Applications quoting the relevant reference should be forwarded as follows: The Head of the Department, Post To: Department of Economic Development and Tourism P/Bag X6108, Kimberley, 8300 or Hand Deliver to: MetLife Towers, (Post Office Building), T Floor (Registry Office), Post Office Building, Kimberley or Email applications to: dedathra@ncpg.gov.za

FOR ATTENTION : MS. M. Musa 

 

CLOSING DATE : 12 June 2026 

 

 

 

NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the address specified above. The application must include a duly completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at https://www.dpsa.gov.za/, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae CV; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Please note a separate application is required for each position applied for. Applications received using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Applicants are not required to submit/attach copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the new (Z83) form and detailed curriculum vitae only. The provision of certified documents will only be required from shortlisted candidates for submission on or before the day of the interview following a formal communication from Human Resources unit. In instances where applicants are in possession of a foreign qualification, it is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and only submit proof of such evaluation upon being shortlisted for a post. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders will be required to submit a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits only if shortlisted. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned instruction/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post/s. Applications, including those submitted via registered mail must reach the department before 16:00 on the day of the closing date. Incomplete applications, or applications received after the closing date will be disqualified. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted 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. Please note that suitable candidates will be subjected to a technical assessment as well as satisfactory personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial-asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification. Successful candidates will also be subjected to a security clearance process. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be required to sign the performance agreement within three months from the date of assumption of duty. It will also be required that the successful candidate declare to the EA particulars of all registrable financial interests. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process and the verification of educational qualification certificates. Appointment of these positions will be provisional, pending the issue of security clearance. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s).

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY SUPPORT (KES) REF NO: NCDEDAT/2026/04 

SALARY : R932 292 - R1 098 195.per annum (All-inclusive TCE package) (Level 11) 

CENTRE : Kimberley Office 

 

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of NQF 7 Degree in Data Science/ Information Systems/ or Knowledge Management. 3-4 years’ experience on ASD level (Junior Management level) in the Public Service, with proven responsibility for managing projects in the science innovation space. Added advantage: demonstrated proven experience in at least two of the following domains: Economic development or science diplomacy initiatives, Data and Knowledge Management (including information systems, knowledge management or data analytics to support decision-making) or Stakeholder and intergovernmental coordination involving government, academia, industry and communities. Exposure to, or experience with, initiatives linked to the knowledge economy (e.g. SKA and Astronomy Geographic Advantage, digital innovation ecosystems, MSME innovation support, or similar programmes). Knowledge & Skills: Understanding of radio astronomy and knowledge of the SKA project, Management of relationships with internal and external stakeholders, Astronomy Geographic Advantage Act and regulatory frameworks. National development frameworks (e.g., NDP, STI White Papers), National System of Innovation (e.g. NACI, CPSI, RISP, TIA, CSIR), Software tools for data analysis, interpretation, and visualization. Provincial priorities (e.g., MTDF, Northern Cape Growth and Development Strategy), Supply chain policies e.g. PFMA Data analytics, Data interpretation, Data visualization, Technology Readiness Level, Information systems architecture, Knowledge Management, Advanced project lifecycle management, People/ Stakeholder management and engagement, Problem Solving, Change Management, Report Writing, Innovation orientation, Policy development, Research, Technical, Report Writing, Strategic planning, Leadership, Financial management. 

 

DUTIES : Develop/ design, implement and integrate data, and knowledge management systems within the department: Support the promotion of the knowledge economy and information society in the organization and the province. Developing software applications which also includes the management and maintenance thereof. Establish a centralized digital repository for institutional knowledge to ensure long-term retention and accessibility. Implementing Change management interventions with upskilling interventions in terms of systems/databases integration within the department. Stakeholder Engagement and Intergovernmental Coordination: Maintaining partnerships with government entities, academic institutions, and industry leaders to foster innovation and economic development. Engage with communities to ensure inclusive participation in SKA-related and other innovative projects. Attending and participating in national, provincial and local stakeholder forums. Maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including government departments, public entities, communities, academic institutions and other industry leaders. Promoting, implementing and managing data science /innovation-related projects and/or strategies within the department: Promote the use of cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence, broadband connectivity, and big data analytics, in the Provincial and Departmental digital ecosystems to enhance decision-making and promote the digital economy in the province. Develop and implement project plans, performance indicators, and delivery timelines to ensure on-time, within-budget project execution. Provide operational leadership in the management, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of human resources and activities within the Knowledge Economy Support unit: Management of human resources including: Discipline management, Training and Development, PMDS, Attendance and leave management, General management in terms of Budget monitoring, Input, preparation, implementation, monitoring and reporting on Strategic/ Annual Performance/ Operational and HR Plan of the unit, Management of governance structures and systems, Utilisation and care of assets within the unit, Recordkeeping and reporting. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Mr. R. Grewan Tel No: (053) 839 4106