The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) is seeking a qualified Deputy Director for its System Applications sub-directorate. This senior management position, based at the Head Office in Pretoria, offers an all-inclusive salary package of R896,436 per annum. The role requires a National Diploma (NQF 6) in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, coupled with a minimum of three years of experience in software development and junior management. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in programming languages like C# and ASP.Net, knowledge of BI/data warehouse environments, and expertise in project management, strategic planning, and policy development. Applications must be submitted via email by 13 June 2025. The department encourages applications from Indian, Coloured, and White females and males as part of its representivity promotion.
POST: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SYSTEM APPLICATIONS
REFNO: 018
SALARY: R896 436 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE: Head Office, Pretoria
CLOSING DATE: 13 June 2025
REQUIREMENTS:
- National Diploma in Information Technology/ Computer Science/ Business Information (NQF 6) PLUS minimum of 3 years’ experience in software development (i.e.
- Document management solutions, BI & Data warehouse solutions, system, integration etc.) and experience in junior management.
- Knowledge of understanding of relational database management systems.
- Understanding of SDLC Phases and its outputs.
- Understanding of BI or data warehouse environment.
- Budget management.
- Policy development.
- Strategic planning.
- Financial management.
- Project management.
- Government policies.
- Knowledge of ESRI GIS and Magic Software development will be an added advantage.
- Enterprise Architecture (i.e.
- Togaf).
- System development frameworks.
- Understanding or experience of modelling language and frameworks.
- Risk analysis.
- Skills: well-versed with most widely utilized programming languages i.e., C#, ASP.
- Net, Magic 9.4, XPA etc.
- Excellent managerial, communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
- Strong leadership and Organisational skills.
- Negotiation and consultation skills.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- Creativity and innovation.
- Technical expertise in advance strategic and business analysis.
- Change management with knowledge of Public Service and Departmental organizational matters.
- Regulatory framework for the management of IT in government.
- Programme management with service delivery orientation and effective budget management.
- Client focused.
- Negotiation and analysis.
- Change management.
- Thinking Demand: Logical.
Creative/ innovative thinker. - Objective.
- Accurate.
- Ability to analyse and interpret information.
- Recommendation/Note: Candidate will undergo practical exercise and integrity assessments.
- Candidates who are applying online are requested to upload one document as attachment on a PDF format..
DUTIES:
- Oversee the activities of the Sub-directorate.
- Ensure/ Develop, maintain and implement policies and strategies pertaining to business systems and processes as well as information systems.
- Promote the utilisation of technology as key enablers for service delivery and transformation.
- Manage the Directorate.
ENQUIRIES: Mr K Malefo Tel No: (012) 444 3086 APPLICATIONS : Email to [email protected] NOTE : Indian, Coloured or White female or male are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATIONS:
NB: Kindly note that the Department provides for four methods of submitting a job application, namely: Post, courier, hand delivery and email.
Applicants are urged to choose/ utilise one of the methods provided above.
You may forward your application, quoting reference, addressed to: The Director-General, Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Private Bag X59, Arcadia, 0007.
Alternatively, applications may also be hand delivered to Trevenna Campus, corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street, former Schoeman.
Another option is to submit application through email as a SINGLE scanned document/ One PDF attachment to the email addresses specified for each position.
(Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15mb).
General enquiries may be brought to the attention of Ms T Gumede 012 444- 3319..
NOTE:
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) is an equal opportunity; affirmative action employer and it is its intention to promote representivity in the Public Sector through the filling of this post.
Persons whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity are encouraged to apply, particularly persons with disabilities and women interested in senior management positions.
An indication of such, in this regard will be vital in the processing of applications.
Applications must be submitted on the recent Z83 application form which came into effect from 01 January 2021 as issued by the Minister of Public Service Administration in line with regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 as amended, which is obtainable online from www.gov.za and www.dpsa.gov.za.
All sections of the Z83 must be completed (In full, accurately, legibly, honestly, initialled, signed and dated), and accompanied by a comprehensive/ detailed Curriculum Vitae only.
Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be required from shortlisted candidates only on or before the day of the interview.
The Curriculum Vitae must have at least three (3) reference persons and their contacts.
Failure to provide accurate information on a job application as well as incomplete information will result in a disqualification.
Job applicants in possession of a foreign qualification(s), must also provide an evaluation certificate obtainable from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
If an invitation for an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Requirements stated on the advertised posts are minimum inherent requirements; therefore, criteria for shortlisting will depend on the proficiency of the applications received.
Shortlisted candidates will be assessed through practical exercise and an oral interview.
Applicants must note that personnel suitability checks (PSC) will be conducted on the short-listed applicants, therefore will be required to give consent in terms of the POPI Act in order for the Department to conduct this exercise.
PSC includes security screening and vetting, qualification verification, criminal records, financial records checks.
Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as application received after the closing date will not be considered.
If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, He/ She must do so in writing.
It is also important to note that the Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised post at any stage of the recruitment process..
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