Job Description

Closing Date

2025/09/08

Reference Number

WCG250728-1

Tracking Number

DSD 54/2025

Job Title

Knowledge Management Officer: Knowledge Management, Ref No. DSD 54/2025

Department

Social Development

Salary level

7

Enquiries

Mr K Marthinus at (021) 483 8833

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town - CBD

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to provide knowledge management services to the department.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-degree (equivalent or higher) in Information or Library Sciences; A minimum of 1 year experience in the knowledge management field; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Provide administrative assistance in the identification, implementation and maintenance of knowledge and information services; Contribute to the conversion of tacit and implicit knowledge into institutional knowledge; Provide administrative support in the publishing and dissemination of management information generated within the Department; Administer the process of obtaining access to management and other information generated within the Department.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

Public service legislation, including POPI, PAIA, PAJA; Records management systems; Electronic content management; Policies and prescripts related to records and knowledge management; Project management.

Skills needed:

Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Planning and organising; Problem solving; Facilitation and presentation; Analytical; Project management; Innovation.

Remuneration

R 325 101 - R 382 959 per annum (Salary level 7)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) 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.