Job Description

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to manage departmental information and knowledge resources as a strategic resource.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher); A minimum of 3 years' Management experience.
Recommendation Completion of a records management course; Working knowledge of data and information, knowledge and records management; Project Management experience.
Key Performance Areas Development, coordination and implementation of the knowledge management strategy within the department; Manage information (data, knowledge, wisdom) by applying tools and technologies to inform decision-making in government operations; Produce reports; Enhance service delivery; Support transparency; Support integration/collaboration across departments/government spheres; Manage an effective records management system by ensuring that information contained in records is managed effectively throughout the department; Manage an electronic content management system (programme management, change management, training, user support and governance); Manage the development and implementation of the departmental ICT Planning and Coordination; Manage the staff of the component-staff performance, training and development, staff planning; Manage the budget, procurement and assets for the component; Represent the department at various national/provincial fora.
Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Public Administration; Applicable legislation and regulatory requirements, policies and standards; Records management, information management, knowledge management, project management and ICT management; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape.
Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy.
Remuneration
All-inclusive salary package of R 896 436 per annum (Salary Level 11)
Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.