Director: Information Management

POST 27/20 : DIRECTOR: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT REF NO: HO 2026/07/21

SALARY : R1 340 691 per annum, (all-inclusive package)

CENTRE : National Head Office: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 07) as recognised by SAQA in

Information and Knowledge Management or equivalent. Five (5) years’

experience at middle/senior managerial level in a similar environment. A

certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from

the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory (required from all

applicants prior to appointment). In-depth knowledge of information and

records management. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Required

Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal

Justice System and the Correctional Services architecture. Understanding of

public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and

Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and the Correctional Service Act

111 of 1998 as amended). Competencies and Attributes: Understanding of

Public Service policy and legislative framework. Strategic capability and

leadership. Training and development. Project and programme management.

Financial management and Transformation management. Change

management. High level of integrity and honesty. Coaching and mentoring.

Good work ethic. Confidentiality. Interpersonal relations. Service delivery and

client orientation. Accountability. Plan, organise, lead and control. Policy

development. Diversity management. Facilitation, communication, conceptual,

problem solving, decision making and presentation skills.

DUTIES : Information governance and records management. Oversee implementation of

departmental records management framework. Oversee knowledge

management and institutional learning. Manage knowledge management

strategy implementation. PAIA Administration and access to information.

Management of PAIA requests. POPIA compliance and personal information

protection. Develop and implement POPIA policies, procedures and

compliance roadmap. Capacity building and compliance culture. Develop and

implement training and awareness programmes. Management of performance

information. Management of human resources, finances and assets.

ENQUIRIES : Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589 or Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307

2174

NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Service Act

An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 07) as recognised by SAQA in Information and Knowledge Management or equivalent. Five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level in a similar environment. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory (required from all applicants prior to appointment). In-depth knowledge of information and records management. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice System and the Correctional Services architecture. Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Competencies and Attributes: Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework. Strategic capability and leadership. Training and development. Project and programme management. Financial management and Transformation management. Change management. High level of integrity and honesty. Coaching and mentoring. Good work ethic. Confidentiality. Interpersonal relations. Service delivery and client orientation. Accountability. Plan, organise, lead and control. Policy development. Diversity management. Facilitation, communication, conceptual, problem solving, decision making and presentation skills.

Information governance and records management. Oversee implementation of departmental records management framework. Oversee knowledge management and institutional learning. Manage knowledge management strategy implementation. PAIA Administration and access to information. Management of PAIA requests. POPIA compliance and personal information protection. Develop and implement POPIA policies, procedures and compliance roadmap. Capacity building and compliance culture. Develop and implement training and awareness programmes. Management of performance information. Management of human resources, finances and assets.

Appointment under the Correctional Service Act Before you apply: All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress of your application. A pre-entry certificate from the National School of Government (NSG) is required from all applicants prior to appointment. The full details of the SMS pre-entry course are obtainable on: Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) | thensg Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification/s and criminal records verification. Appointment to some of these posts will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a security clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/possibly terminated. Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the interview. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency- based assessment). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tool. Applications: Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form (Public Service application form) obtainable from any Public Service department and must be completed in full. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than 6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Please send a separate and complete application for each post you are applying for, stating the correct reference for each position you are interested in. Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts. OTHER POSTS