Administration · Circular 40 of 2026

Information Management Officer: Information Management

Department of Social Development

Overview

Information Management Officer sought by the Western Cape Department of Social Development to develop and maintain regional information management systems and coordinate ICT services.

Requirements

  • A qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher);
  • A minimum of 1-year relevant experience.
  • Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions;
  • Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function;
  • Project management;
  • Operational management practices;
  • Procurement and tendering processes;
  • Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes;
  • Modern systems of governance and administration;
  • Public service procedures, processes and systems;
  • Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape;
  • Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector;
  • Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes;
  • Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements;
  • Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas;
  • Policies of the government of the day;
  • Labour Relations legislation and regulations;
  • Performance management in general;
  • Knowledge management and information systems.
  • Skills in the following: Numeracy;. Driving;. Typing;
  • Computer Literacy;
  • Language skills;
  • Excellent diagnostic skills;
  • Excellent problem-solving skills;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Strong attention to detail.

Duties

  • Develop and maintain regional information management systems;
  • Coordinate Information and Communication Technology services;
  • Analyse and present business management information [financial and non-financial data (NFD)];
  • Identification, implementation and maintenance of knowledge and information management services in the region.

How to apply

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Enquiries: Ms M Swart at (071) 871 7314

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates 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 must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. 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. OTHER POSTS

Post 40/272, sourced from the DPSA Circular 40 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Social Development by 30 November 2026, quoting reference DSD 110/2026. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Western Cape
Salary
R338 106 – R398 277 p/a · Level 7
Closing date
30 November 2026
Reference
DSD 110/2026
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.