Closing date	Post	Reference
11 August 2008	Manager: Information Systems Development	Ref. 44636/1
11 August 2008	Assistant Director: Co-ordination	Ref. 44636/2
11 August 2008	Archivist: Arrangement and Description (5 Posts)	Ref. 44636/3
11 August 2008	Archivist: Reading Room	Ref. 44636/4
11 August 2008	Senior Practitioner: Acquisition Management	Ref. 44636/5
11 August 2008	Senior Administration Clerk	Ref. 44636/6
11 August 2008	Acquisition Management Practitioner	Ref. 44636/7

Manager: Information Systems Development
All-inclusive salary package of R344 052 per annum (Ref. 44636/1)

Requirements: 

• An appropriate three-year degree or a National Diploma, preferably majoring in Systems Development and Business Analysis or Information Management
• Relevant experience in a fast-paced business environment, with commendable experience in developing and implementing new ICT business solutions
• Thorough understanding of Open Source Software alternatives to proprietary applications
• Experience in project management, especially where external service providers are involved
• A solid understanding of: * Analysis of business processes * Compiling user requirement specifications for information systems to meet service delivery requirements * Setting up and managing agreements with service providers to undertake information system development projects * Change management for successful implementation of new systems * Performance assessment of system, once implemented
• Experience in strategic and business planning in an IT environment.

• Liaise with users regarding requirements for enhancing existing or developing new information systems
• Provide contact between users and external service providers who have to undertake the development
• Manage service level agreements for DAC business systems
• Co-ordinate the compilation and approval of project proposals and project plans
• Monitor progress on development projects
• Guide all change management activities associated with new information system implementation
• Harmonise plans for individual projects within the Department’s overall IT plan
• Research and report on technological and other developments that can affect the utilisation of IT in the Department.

Assistant Director: Co-ordination
Chief Directorate: Co-ordination
Salary: R174 243 per annum (Ref. 44636/2)

Requirements: An appropriate three-year degree or a National Diploma. A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage

• Experience in research in the field
• Research skills
• Report writing skills
An understanding of the South African Public Service and how it operates
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the arts and culture sector will be added advantages
• A team player
• An innovative and creative thinker
• Results-driven
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Develop a system to source, preserve and disseminate relevant information for the Chief Directorate. This would include doing research, reading and summarising documents and preparing documentation for the relevant users
• Provide a secretariat service for meetings, workshops, etc organised by the Directorate
• Develop plans and prepare monthly reports for the Chief Directorate

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Archivist: Arrangement and Description (5 Posts)
Salary: R94 326 per annum (Ref. 44636/3)

Requirements:  A three-year Bachelor’s degree or a National Diploma with an appropriate major subject, such as History or Information Management in areas such as museums, libraries, archives and heritage institutions

• No practical experience in an archival institution is necessary
• Proven research aptitude in and knowledge of research methodologies
• Good communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Accuracy, reliability, neatness and perseverance to finalise tasks.

• Arrange and describe records
• Offer assistance in the Reading Room
• Data coding records
• Answer verbal and written enquiries.

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Archivist: Reading Room
Salary: R94 326 per annum (Ref. 44636/4)

Requirements:  A three-year Bachelor’s degree or a National Diploma with an appropriate major subject, such as History or Information Management in areas such as museums, libraries, archives and heritage institutions

• No practical experience in an archival institution is necessary
• Proven research aptitude in and knowledge of research methodologies
• Good communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Accuracy, reliability, neatness and perseverance to finalise tasks.

• Offer assistance in the Reading Room and Court Enquiries Office
• Data coding records
• Answer verbal and written enquiries.

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Senior Practitioner: Acquisition Management
Directorate: Supply Chain Management
Salary: R145 920 per annum (Ref. 44636/5)

Requirements:  A three-year degree with Commerce as a major subject or National Diploma with Commerce as a major subject plus three years’ experience and/or Grade 12 plus three years’ experience in Supply Chain Management

• Computer literacy l Knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA and other relevant prescripts
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver according to tight deadlines
• Knowledge of LOGIS and the bids system
Supervisory skills.

• Execute all functions pertaining to Supply Chain Management
• Provide tender-related inputs to divisions within the Department
• Scrutinise specifications to ensure compliance, advertise tenders, compile tender documents and attend tender evaluations
• Compile acceptance letters
• Maintain the Supplier Database
• Execute delegated powers with regard to applicable functions
• Attend to applicable human resource issues (training, performance assessments)
• Invite quotations from the Departmental Database on a rotation basis
• File Provide procurement advice to internal and external clients.

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Senior Administration Clerk
Chief Directorate: Investing in Culture
Salary: R94 326 per annum (Ref. 44636/6)

Requirements: A Senior Certificate, Computer literacy, with knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

• High sense of responsibility in executing tasks
• Ability to work under pressure
• Creative and innovative
• Able to grasp a wide range of issues within the Arts and Culture sector
• Able to analyse and formulate data
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Linguistic proficiency
• Good understanding of and sensitivity to diverse cultural practices.

• Check compliance on the monthly beneficiary reports
• Keep and maintain data of projects reports submitted on a monthly basis
• Make logistical arrangements, both nationally and provincially, including Co-ordinators’ travel and accommodation
• Assist with the arrangement of training programmes
• Keep and maintain data of projects due for progress payment and follow up with Co-ordinators and Chief Directorate: Finance
• Assist beneficiaries in developing Business Plans and Contracts during Beneficiary and Quarterly Workshops
• Perform any other duties assigned to him/her by the Director.

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Acquisition Management Practitioner
Directorate: Supply Chain Management
Salary: R94 326 per annum (Ref. 44636/7)

Requirements:  A Senior Certificate plus two years’ experience in Supply Chain Management 

• Knowledge of the Public Service Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and PPPFA
• Good interpersonal relations
• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Maintain the Suppliers Database
• Invite quotations from the Departmental Database on a rotation basis
• Attend the evaluation of quotations
• File correspondence
• Provide procurement advice to internal and external clients
• Offer administration support to Supply Chain Management.