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SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY (SAHRA)

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SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT: National Inventory Unit.
DIVISION: Heritage Information, Policy, and Skills Development.
SALARY: R 277 983 per annum.
LOCATION: Cape Town Head Office

APPLICATIONS CLOSING DATE: 14 September 2023 at 4:30PM.
 
Send applications to recruitment@sahra.org.za
 
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To ensure effective day-to-day coordination and oversight on the continuous development of the South African Heritage Resources Information System (SAHRIS). SAHRIS is a Drupal based web platform
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
KPA 1: System Performance Monitoring
KPA 2: System Development Coordination 
KPA 3: Stakeholder Engagement
KPA 4: Training & System Usage Promotion
KPA 5: Policy Development
KPA 6: Operational and Records Management
 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

System Performance Monitoring:
  • Produce regular reports on the quality of data and associated metadata held within SAHRIS
  • Oversee the moderation of user generated data on SAHRIS
  • Ensure data and metadata is managed in line with policy and appropriate legislation (eg: POPI, SDI)
  • Provide technical oversight of SAHRIS web platform and associated systems
  • Ensure effective use and access of the SAHRIS web platform by users 
  • Assist with onboarding of Provincial and Local Authorities inventories to SAHRIS as required
  • Ensure system documentation is produced and updated regularly (eg: reports, SOPS)
  • Liaise with ICT Unit for SAHRIS and develop technical reports for system monitoring and risk identification
  • Liaise with Inventories and Research Coordinator to ensure SAHRIS functionality meets inventory needs
  • Management of reporting team to ensure implementation of unit objectives
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System Development Coordination:
  • Identification and coordination of new projects for the development and improvement of SAHRIS regarding its capabilities, stability and performance.
  • Conduct needs analysis for the development, review and mapping of functionality as required
  • Provide ongoing systems support to the DSAC heritage route mapping project
  • Management of service provider and SLA’s.
 
Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Identify potential stakeholders
  • Identify gaps and initiate contact with interested and affected parties
  • Engage with internal and external parties to create awareness of and gather feedback on SAHRIS.
 
Training & System Usage Promotion:
  • Conduct training on the usage of SAHRIS web platform as needed
  • Compilation and updating of training manuals
  • Compile and conduct presentations for local and international audiences on SAHRIS use and functionality
  • Assist with the onboarding of SAHRIS by Provincial authorities and other state/state supported bodies as required under the NHRA 
  • Keep up to date with trends in the sector and regularly report on technological developments
  • Liaise with SAHRA Communications Unit and provide data relating to the unit, its projects, or other matters which are of public interest
  • Produce and/or provide input into publications
 
Policy Development:
  • Participate and inform the development, review and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines towards maintenance and growth of SAHRIS including SOPs
  • Provide input into policy, guidelines, procedures developed by both internal and external stakeholders
 
Operational and Records Management:
  • Keep copies of all administrative documents, e.g. submissions, vehicle logs, invoices, etc.
  • Prepare and facilitate approval of submissions, especially related to travel and procurement.
  • Contribute to quarterly reports and Portfolio of Evidence.
  • Ensure performance of reporting staff and all required performance management documentation is submitted to unit manager

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JOB REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The incumbent must subscribe to SAHRA values, being; Accountability, Teamwork and cooperation, Respect, Transparency, Service excellence, Integrity & ethics, Honesty, Accessibility and Professionalism.
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
A three (3) years Degree, or equivalent, in Information Systems Technology or related.
Minimum of two (2) years of practical work experience in systems management, database management, or web development is required. Knowledge and experience in SAHRIS, or development of web-based applications using Drupal would be an added advantage. The demonstration of excellent administrative skills is required for the position.
 
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and comprehend fairly complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Excellent proofreading skills.
 
NUMERICALSKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages and ratios, as well as the ability to draw and interpret bar graphs.
 
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
 
LICENSES:
Driver’s License.
 
Computer Skill:
Computer literacy with regard to the use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is:
  • Often required to stand.
  • Often required to sit.
  • Often to talk and hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 
Desired Skills:
  • Drupal development
  • PHP coding
 
Desired Education Level
  • Degree